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We'll be up around Pagosa Springs from the 22nd to 26th and then over by Telluride from the 26th to the 30th if you're in the area around then.
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Awesome. We should be all over that area during that time
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Yes I’ll be following the trans America trail for the most part. But if the opportunity comes up for detours then if the group wants to explore we will.
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I was guessing as much since you were starting in Trinidad. I might be up for a portion of it.
I bet others besides myself would find a rough itinerary to be helpful.
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Honestly we have never set one but the plan will be Trinidad then Ouray and telluride and possibly make it to Moab. But nothing is in stone
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There's a whole lot of CO between Trinidad and Ouray. I've done the Ouray stuff multiple times and was just there this weekend. I haven't done all the eastern stuff closer to me. I had to dig up an old TAT .gpx file to be reminded of the route. You'll be passing right by a Rally Point near Westcliffe that I have for your second weekend. You'll probably be there a few days before us, however.
I'll keep watch to see if there's a way I can tag along for part. How many is in your group?
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Only two vehicles right now confirmed. However definitely would like more. We definitely need to get together when you get out there.
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Haha meant to say when I get out there.When I get out there? ;) I am out here.
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I’m following, I’ll be going through CO from 7/20 to 7/25, stopping in Cortez, then Imogene and on to Sand Dunes NP and Medano Pass. Would be great to bump into you guys.
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I don't want to sidetrack this thread, but Eddie I hope you're doing more than just Imogene while you're in that area. Those trails far surpass Medano!
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Sounds like a great plan! I’m hoping to get a chance to meet and greet as many fellow overland bound members as possible!
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Good to know, it will be my first time in CO, still doing lots of research. Came across a site that said a lot of the trails were closed. Is that not true?
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Most everything should be open by late July except maybe Poughkeepsie Gulch.
Here's a good resource:
Colorado High Country Status - Trails Offroad
And another:
Trail Maps & Conditions - Switzerland of America
TRAIL MAPS & CONDITIONS Trails Conditions Updated as of September 23rd, 2024 Fall has arrived! We received a lot of snow in the high country over the weekend which has since melted. Do expect some muddy conditions over the next day or so with all the rain and snow we received. The leaves...
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There will always be misinformation out there like that. I called people in Trinidad and a few in Ouray and right now trails are open.
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Thank you!Most everything should be open by late July except maybe Poughkeepsie Gulch.
Here's a good resource:
Colorado High Country Status - Trails Offroad
www.trailsoffroad.com
And another:
Trail Maps & Conditions - Switzerland of America
TRAIL MAPS & CONDITIONS Trails Conditions Updated as of September 23rd, 2024 Fall has arrived! We received a lot of snow in the high country over the weekend which has since melted. Do expect some muddy conditions over the next day or so with all the rain and snow we received. The leaves...
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I commented in your trip planning thread, my buddy isn't positive about making it out next month so it looks like i'll be tagging along with you guys.
