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Sounds like there is enough interest for last week of June, which should work for me as well.
How many days n nights are you guys interested in? That would factor in to where to go to make it worth while.
If you guys just want to camp overnight to get acquinted nearly all the trails will be open by then. The reason I suggested 4-mile area is because it has a lot of dispersed sites. The 4-mile trails are noobie friendly and then if anyone would like to explore some great high mountain passes like Hancock and Tincup relativly easy, and for those who like more of a challenge Chinamans Gulch is right around the corner from 4-mile. On the way back home there is Twin Cone and Red Cone will get you heart racing a little more.
A couple of guys in the local 4x4 club is going to do a week day run in a couple weeks at Chinamans Gulch I plan on riding with one of them. (Working on my rig right now). I am just jonzing to get out!
Let me know if 4-Mile would be good for you guys and I will try to get a rally point going.
How many days n nights are you guys interested in? That would factor in to where to go to make it worth while.
If you guys just want to camp overnight to get acquinted nearly all the trails will be open by then. The reason I suggested 4-mile area is because it has a lot of dispersed sites. The 4-mile trails are noobie friendly and then if anyone would like to explore some great high mountain passes like Hancock and Tincup relativly easy, and for those who like more of a challenge Chinamans Gulch is right around the corner from 4-mile. On the way back home there is Twin Cone and Red Cone will get you heart racing a little more.
A couple of guys in the local 4x4 club is going to do a week day run in a couple weeks at Chinamans Gulch I plan on riding with one of them. (Working on my rig right now). I am just jonzing to get out!
Let me know if 4-Mile would be good for you guys and I will try to get a rally point going.
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Im game. I have a 4 day expedition planned next week. Then i need to stop playing on my time off and get my lift kit installed. The trails are opening and calling for me
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If planned out a bit, I can do afternoon/evening of the 28th into Sunday. Bonus if we keep this family friendly. My young kids love to head up with me. I won’t be driving the XJ, will be taking the Power Wagon as it takes over overlanding duties. Got to get used to wheeling the full size.
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@JDGreens,. I think 4-mile is a great idea. It was on my short list.
I'll try to reserve my calendar from Friday to Monday (You were talking about the last weekend, correct?) to accommodate whatever the group decides.
I can suggest a specific site at 4- mile if you don't already have one picked out.
Thanks for doing this!
I'll try to reserve my calendar from Friday to Monday (You were talking about the last weekend, correct?) to accommodate whatever the group decides.
I can suggest a specific site at 4- mile if you don't already have one picked out.
Thanks for doing this!
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Then I'll work on posting this up for June 27th-June 30th (I will plan on going down a day early to acquire the camping arrangments for the group). If that sounds good.
I feel that 10 vehicle would probably be max for the spots I saw when I was down there? But I'm sure we could find a overflow site as well.
Neil, I have only been down to 4-mile once to explore the trails in it. We did drive into a couple camp sites while we were down there. I know that these trails are mostly 2 w/drive friendly until you incounter the steep spots, but will make a good base camp to explore the surrounding trails. If you would help with the coordinates to that spot that would be helpful. I can copy and paste them into our rally point from my computer over the weekend. There is no guarantee it will be available but I can certainly try for it.
For those who have families you can treat the kids to a swim at the Mnt. Princeton hot springs pool. The kid side pool should be open for the season. It is about 30 mintutes from 4-mile area.
I don't know how much of a itinarary everyone wants in place, (I plan on using the spot as a base camp). it is an area I have grown fond of as it is only a couple hours drive from my home and from there only about 30 minutes to some epic trails, gost towns and so many other cool things to do.
One thing is, I have never had any rangers check for it, but 75% of the back country trails (4-mile included) reqiure a yearly offroad permit. It the same permit that atv's require to be legal on the trails. I usually get mine every year in March-March it cost $25 a small price to pay to help keep these gems available to all to enjoy.
I feel that 10 vehicle would probably be max for the spots I saw when I was down there? But I'm sure we could find a overflow site as well.
Neil, I have only been down to 4-mile once to explore the trails in it. We did drive into a couple camp sites while we were down there. I know that these trails are mostly 2 w/drive friendly until you incounter the steep spots, but will make a good base camp to explore the surrounding trails. If you would help with the coordinates to that spot that would be helpful. I can copy and paste them into our rally point from my computer over the weekend. There is no guarantee it will be available but I can certainly try for it.
For those who have families you can treat the kids to a swim at the Mnt. Princeton hot springs pool. The kid side pool should be open for the season. It is about 30 mintutes from 4-mile area.
I don't know how much of a itinarary everyone wants in place, (I plan on using the spot as a base camp). it is an area I have grown fond of as it is only a couple hours drive from my home and from there only about 30 minutes to some epic trails, gost towns and so many other cool things to do.
One thing is, I have never had any rangers check for it, but 75% of the back country trails (4-mile included) reqiure a yearly offroad permit. It the same permit that atv's require to be legal on the trails. I usually get mine every year in March-March it cost $25 a small price to pay to help keep these gems available to all to enjoy.
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Perfect! Thanks!
I have only been once myself. I camped there for the 14er event last year. I didn't see many of the actual 4-mile trails, but used it as a base camp and went to trails such as Mount Antero. There were some areas between Buena Vista and my campsite that would accommodate dozens of vehicles. Here is an entry I made on iOverlander.com for the campsite I used.. Realizing that I've seen only a small fraction of Four Mile, I'm not adamant about using that site.
Here's a Four Mile map: http://garna.org/2013/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Fourmile-Brochure-FINAL-4.26.17-web.pdf
Maybe we can plan one trail a day for those that interested in riding as a group. Others can splinter as they choose. I wouldn't mind leading a group on Mount Antero. Perhaps we could plan one major trail a day and use any leftover time to explore the lesser trails of Four Mile Recreation Area?
This has always been confusing to me. Do you know where to find a current trail list? All I am able to find is THIS post by @Anchor Mtn on another forum. Perhaps he can enlighten us?
Also, if you don't mind, I'd like to promote the use of the OB radio comms frequency plan: US: Ham:146.460, GMRS:15, CB:16
Thanks again!
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Let's not let all the talk of the Four Mile trip dissuade us from checking out the Seep Springs OHV area! How about one of the first two weekends in June?
Basicly any trail that is open to ohv's is subject to it. Ei; side by sides motorcycles and other atv's not highway legal. You can go to Stay the trail and the State forest site for more info.
Is that area just west of canyon city? By the gold belt loop? Went to a mountain biking area last summer for a meet-up overnighter. Was nice down there.
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Actually that list is only an example of the popular trails. I'm pretty sure that any trail that ohv's are allowed on will technically need one. But like I said I have encounted pletty of forest rangers and never have they checked for this. I would imagne that if they have a conflict with what someone has done, they would be more likley to look for compliance. * do know 4-mile vehicles are supposed to have it. I almost think that it is just a way for all of us to help with the cost to keep current trail maintenanced (many groups can apply for funding to do trail repairs on thier adopted trails and have forest rangers on site) and possibilly re-open some that have been closed due to a event that closed them.
I'm going mnt. Biking with my son in a little while so after I get back I'll work on the ralley point when I get back.
I'm going mnt. Biking with my son in a little while so after I get back I'll work on the ralley point when I get back.
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Yes, you need to have a ohv registration sticker for any public lands or trails. It's available at most State wildlife offices. To get one you need a bill of sale, fill out a form and pay $25 (not sure if fee is one time only). You'll be given a temporary registration and the permanent sticker comes in the mail.
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According to the StayTheTrails link above it is only required on licensed vehicles for the listed trails.
The majority of the four-wheel drive roads that we travel in Colorado are actually roads that are kept open for purposes other than Recreation. The OHV sticker comes into play for roads that are kept open solely for recreation.
More from that link:
I wouldn't be so adamant about it except I don't want participants to believe this license is required for this event. The only nearby trail I can remember on the list is Tomichi Pass.
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