- Location
- Redstone Canyon, Nor CO.
This is only a guide and is subject to change. We have not been able to run many of the trails yet, but as the snow melts we will be scouting more.
Ouray
Saturday - no official runs
Sunday - Alpine Loop. Engineer Pass to Lake City, Lake City to Animas Forks via Cinamon Pass. Return route optional, road through Silverton, or one of the many 4WD roads in the area.
Monday - Black Bear from Ouray to Telluride, return via Imogene.
Tuesday - still not definite, Poughkeepsie Gulch, Yankee boy Basin, many choices.
All trails rate Easy, a capable driver in a stock Cherokee should manage all. The altitude and sharp drop off's do increase the ratings a little, so Medium at worst. 31's, open diff's, some protection if you want.
The Wild trails are in Montrose and I will see how many "wild boys" show up, and they can decide on their schedule themselves. Die Trying, Calamity Canyon, Scratch & Dent, Cactus Ridge, topless.
Wednesday - travel day to Buena Vista via Gunnison. Paved road for the trailers, but I expect the XJ convoy to make the journey over some of the many passes available. Hancock or Tomichi, or run up to Gunnison and come past Taylor reservoir.
Thursday - Holy Cross, and overnight trip for those who want to camp, a one day trip for those who want to motel it in BV. An easy/mild trail will be run too, most likely Tincup pass over to Taylor reservoir.
Friday - Pearl Pass, Taylor Pass, italian Creek. Pearl Pass should open in July sometime. Very scenic trip over the mountain passes near Aspen CO, an all day trip. Easy/Medium. Holy Cross overnighter returns.
Saturday - old Chinaman's Gulch - a fun trail for all vehicles. The difficult stuff has bypasses. Hardcore can tackle Carnage Canyon.
Sunday - no official trails.
subject to change. comments? requests?
Grant
Ouray
Saturday - no official runs
Sunday - Alpine Loop. Engineer Pass to Lake City, Lake City to Animas Forks via Cinamon Pass. Return route optional, road through Silverton, or one of the many 4WD roads in the area.
Monday - Black Bear from Ouray to Telluride, return via Imogene.
Tuesday - still not definite, Poughkeepsie Gulch, Yankee boy Basin, many choices.
All trails rate Easy, a capable driver in a stock Cherokee should manage all. The altitude and sharp drop off's do increase the ratings a little, so Medium at worst. 31's, open diff's, some protection if you want.
The Wild trails are in Montrose and I will see how many "wild boys" show up, and they can decide on their schedule themselves. Die Trying, Calamity Canyon, Scratch & Dent, Cactus Ridge, topless.
Wednesday - travel day to Buena Vista via Gunnison. Paved road for the trailers, but I expect the XJ convoy to make the journey over some of the many passes available. Hancock or Tomichi, or run up to Gunnison and come past Taylor reservoir.
Thursday - Holy Cross, and overnight trip for those who want to camp, a one day trip for those who want to motel it in BV. An easy/mild trail will be run too, most likely Tincup pass over to Taylor reservoir.
Friday - Pearl Pass, Taylor Pass, italian Creek. Pearl Pass should open in July sometime. Very scenic trip over the mountain passes near Aspen CO, an all day trip. Easy/Medium. Holy Cross overnighter returns.
Saturday - old Chinaman's Gulch - a fun trail for all vehicles. The difficult stuff has bypasses. Hardcore can tackle Carnage Canyon.
Sunday - no official trails.
subject to change. comments? requests?
Grant