Saturday, August 5, 2006 Colorado Trip

[H2ZRESQ]

I would be interested in a trip Saturday morning, August 5th. My desire would be for something close to town with great views and moderate difficulty. I was thinking maybe Red Cone. Suggestions?

[Adam in CO]

What about Jenny Creek?

[H2ZRESQ]

Jenny Creek is pretty narrow and I hate to put any more pin-striping on the truck if I don't have to. I also don't recall much for distant mountain views. Give me elevation baby :)

[timgco]

What about Breckenridge? That's close too, no pin stripes. I know Adam is concerned about that! I'm out for this weekend anyhow.

I'll be in St Louis.:mad: :D

[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.

[ZigsRig]

Mike,

Let's run the Slide Lake trail.

Me?

[Adam in CO]

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.

[Adam in CO]

Me?

I meant Hirschman but you should come too, Zig.

[ZigsRig]

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. :D

[Wisha Haddan H3]

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

[Adam in CO]

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

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

[Adam in CO]

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.

[ZigsRig]

Pick the time and the place and i will see if i can make it (i have to close one of the bars friday night, that means i wont get home 'till 3-4 am :().

[H2ZRESQ]

Adam, What is the time to get there, run the trail and get back? Assuming we meet at the McDonalds in Idaho Springs at 0900.

[Adam in CO]

The trail is pretty short if memory serves. I would want to spend time at the hut and the lake, tho.

[H2ZRESQ]

Agreed.

I am planning on bringing a picnic. But I need to know overall when we will be back since I have other plans.

[Adam in CO]

Not late, I'm sure. I dont want to screw around all day. I want to be home early.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Adam, What is the time to get there, run the trail and get back? Assuming we meet at the McDonalds in Idaho Springs at 0900.

Never run slide lake, so I'll leave the timing to you guys. 0900 works for me

[H2ZRESQ]

Then 0900 it is tomorrow, August 5th (Happy Birthday to me) at the McDonalds in Idaho Springs. Bring a lunch and we will eat at the lake or cabin. My cell: 303-808-9758 Michael Hirschman (Yellow H2).