Saturday, August 5, 2006 Colorado Trip

[Adam in CO]

Mike,

Let's run the Slide Lake trail.

[Adam in CO]

http://4x4trails.net/db_view_trail.php?trailNum=373

[CO Hummer]

I'm out for this weekend, and next.

Actually, I'm going to be down south running Mt. Blanca trail. Then, next weekend I'll be out west running 21 Road.

[CO Hummer]

Ha! Adam, I saw your write up on this. You are just the ultra-community guy!

Trail: The trail was a nice easy to moderate trail and very scenic. It starts out as mainly dirt with occasional roots winding its way through thick timber. As you gain altitude the trees thin out and the trail becomes more rocky. I never went all the way up to the lake. I had meant to go to Wurtz Ditch and, after a mile and a half or so, realized my mistake and went back.
--Thanks to Bill Andrews for the review!




Trail to mountain hut and Slide Lake is 3-4 miles total. Trail is all level 4-5 when open. Several rock gardens across the trail where stock vehicles will need to navigate a good line in order to not bottom out. A few deep mud pits that should be taken slowly as obstacles are hidden. Creek crossings in several places. Many high meadows and beautiful views of the continental divide. Suggest stopping at mountain hut to sit on the deck surrounded by 14ers and take in the sights.
-Thanks to Adam Smith for the review and additional directions.

[Adam in CO]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Ha! Adam, I saw your write up on this. You are just the ultra-community guy!

Trail: The trail was a nice easy to moderate trail and very scenic. It starts out as mainly dirt with occasional roots winding its way through thick timber. As you gain altitude the trees thin out and the trail becomes more rocky. I never went all the way up to the lake. I had meant to go to Wurtz Ditch and, after a mile and a half or so, realized my mistake and went back.
--Thanks to Bill Andrews for the review!




Trail to mountain hut and Slide Lake is 3-4 miles total. Trail is all level 4-5 when open. Several rock gardens across the trail where stock vehicles will need to navigate a good line in order to not bottom out. A few deep mud pits that should be taken slowly as obstacles are hidden. Creek crossings in several places. Many high meadows and beautiful views of the continental divide. Suggest stopping at mountain hut to sit on the deck surrounded by 14ers and take in the sights.
-Thanks to Adam Smith for the review and additional directions.

I know it.

[ZigsRig]

Originally Posted by Adam in CO

Mike,

Let's run the Slide Lake trail.

Me?

[Adam in CO]

Originally Posted by ZigsRig

Me?

I meant Hirschman but you should come too, Zig.

[ZigsRig]

Originally Posted by Adam in CO

I meant Hirschman but you should come too, Zig.

In your professional opinion, can my truck make it? Would love to wheel with ya again.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Same here, I'm free saturday, and would love to wheel with you guys again.

[Adam in CO]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

Same here, I'm free saturday, and would love to wheel with you guys again.

Please do.

[Adam in CO]

We need to make plans for a meeting time and place. Early and along I70.

[Adam in CO]

Originally Posted by ZigsRig

In your professional opinion, can my truck make it? Would love to wheel with ya again.

Zig, I've only run this trail in my Tahoe Z71. I havent been on it since I traded it in.