Wheeling Sunday??

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flingshot

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Thornton Colorado
Going out once again this Sunday. I want to check out Pole Hill, Pierson Park Road and Johnny Park Road.
I have been to Pole Hill on my DRZ 400 but not in the Jeep.
My trail guide shows Pierson to have a short difficult section but I will be going West to East so that section will be downhill and is supposed to be easier that way.
I am still getting used to my Jeep and learning how to pick a good line and such so I though these trails would be good practice.
Any advice on these trails would be appreciated and of course if anyone wants to join in I will be taking my wife and daughters and dogs again.

Scott
 
Maybe next weekend I would be up for some 285 action. I am working construction near Aspen Park so I drive that drive every morning. I wanted to go a different direction for a change.

If you pick some trails up that way, I am up for something next weekend.

Thanks
 
Maybe I'll be able to go with you, but the XJ won't start....see my thread
 
Well, if you get her running, let me know. I'm not sure I am going to be any help with your issues as I am new to the Jeep thing and I everything I could think of suggesting has already been said.
Good luck with it. I hope you can go.

Scott
 
Heading out in the morning around 8:30. Low key relaxed day, no real schedule. Will do Pole Hill first, then on to Pierson Park Road from north to south where it meets Johnny Park Road and then West to Hwy 36 and home for Dinner.

Bringing the Wife, daughters and Dogs.

I'll post some pics when I get home. Hopefully we'll see you out there somewhere.

Look for this good looking devil if you find yourself in the area.

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I"m gong to run from Hwy 36 to Hwy 7 ( CR 47, Pierson Park to Meeker Park ) then back down to Lyons on Hwy 7. If there is time, and there should be, I'll drive on to Estes Park (Hwy 7) and then down Hwy 36 to Lyons.
Fer sure, we will cross paths, so be sure and wave to my red XJ (stock bumber & 2" rcvr hitch, grey D ring in the front, shorty black roof-rack & tall mag-mounted CB antenna). Sorry no pics.
I'll be leaving at about the same time, passing by Wal Mart at or just before 9am. I have to get back to Longmont before 1pm for some voluntary work. :banghead:CU on the road/trail.
Tomorrow: Cloudy in the morning followed by isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
 
Had a great day Wheeling today! Pole Hill, Pierson Park Road and Johnny Park Road. All three were fairly subdude but just what the doctor ordered for the wife and kids and an unfamiliar Jeep.

Saw some wild turkeys......

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I've heard Pole Hill described on here as a dirt road with a great view...well OK, maybe for some of you with more experience, but it does have a few fun spots mixed in here and there.

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Stopped to smell the roses...er flowers anyway.

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"The Notch" at Pole Hill

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The views are spectacular!

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Tried to replicate the picture in my trail book.

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Coming back up after the "photo op"

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On to Pierson Park and Johnny Park............
Spotted this teepee frame and the kids wanted to stop and check it out.

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Is that a pheasant?? Sorry, I dont know my wild birds that well.

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One of many pit stops to let the dogs out.

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This is the most difficult stretch of Johnny Park Road, a very short section that put my 3.5 inch lift through the paces but was definately not too tough. It was the most technical terrain I have been on in the Jeep so it was definately fun. Pictures never do the trail justice.

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And so it goes, another great day four wheeling in the Colorado back country.

Next up I think I want to go check out the T-33 plane crash near Bunce School Road, Anybody want to go next Sunday?????
 
Very good pics, that looks like an awesome trail, I will have to check it out sometime. I may be good to go next sunday, as i'll have the next day off, so I won't have to worry about getting anything done on Sunday. I'll get back to you closer to Sunday.
 
Sucks you keep having to go alone. Never a fun or good thing. Once I get the suspension ordered and rear end swapped in I'll be down for whatever I can tackle with the crap tires I'm on. Great pics.
 
in4aride said:
Sucks you keep having to go alone. Never a fun or good thing.
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X2! At least you are taking easier stuff and getting used to how your heep handles.

No matter how hard the trail, an awshit in the mountians is magnified 1000 times per child present. Never mind how I know this...

Edit: NICE PICS!!!!
 
Yeah, I have been trying to take it easy on the girls and the Jeep. That is why the trails I have been doing are close in and usually no more than 6-8 miles from civilization. It's hard to feel lonely with all the seat belts taken up and two dogs in the back. I have never felt uncomfortable at all and I have always been prepared for a nights stay if needed. I also always have someone ready to come get me if I need them. Last but not least I try not to pick a trail that can't be done by about 4 PM so it leaves plenty of time to get the kids out (and the Jeep) if necessary. There is that possibilty of someone getting injured that would definately be better to have another vehicle.
Later in the year I will be thinking a lot differently and certainly preparing differently as the weather starts to change.

Next year I hope to be fully prepared to go on some more difficult trails where it will be necessary to travel in a group. I love to lend a hand as well so if you ever find yourself needing help in the back country, call me.

In fact on my favorite motorcycle forum, we have a place where we can list our contact info and location as well as what equipment and tools we have so that if someone is stranded they can call on whoever is close to help out. Not a bad idea for here as well.:dunno:
 
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