Not if i am planning on riding with the FrontRange. crowd on Monday.
2019 9/27-30 Colorado Mini Monkey Gaggle?
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Anyone ridden in State Forest State Park near Walden? Thinking of breaking up my trip, and it looks like there are a few trails there. It's in the middle of nowhere...
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Mountain Bike Trails near State Forest State Park
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Ooh, this looks good (if we are doing Crest on Saturday).
How much climbing is Doctor Park?
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How much climbing is Doctor Park?
Kelly Lake Loop Mountain Bike Trail, Walden, Colorado
More than a ride, it's a backcountry adventure! Near Walden, Colorado.
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If you shuttle *just* Doc Park from Spring Creek, it's about 1200ft.Ooh, this looks good (if we are doing Crest on Saturday).
How much climbing is Doctor Park?
Kelly Lake Loop Mountain Bike Trail, Walden, Colorado
More than a ride, it's a backcountry adventure! Near Walden, Colorado.
OK, then maybe ill do a 'big' ride Friday.
Give me an excuse to be slow.
Give me an excuse to be slow.
No beta there, but I Jimmy Deaned my bronco II outside Walden/Cowdry in the early 90sAnyone ridden in State Forest State Park near Walden? Thinking of breaking up my trip, and it looks like there are a few trails there. It's in the middle of nowhere...
Mountain Bike Trails near State Forest State Park
Next Generation Mountain Bike Trail Maps
A bit out of the way, but I've been wanting to explore the Snowies when stopping to soak at the Saratoga Hobo Hot Springs (which is actually on route) and quite nice considering it's FREE and open 24/7
Of the few rides on Trailforks, this sounds promising
North Fork Trail at Snowies
Often shuttled, but climbable by the gnarly rider who wants it! From the top: a short climb into trees, then descending through sub-alpine meadow, following the North Fork of...
Often shuttled, but climbable by the gnarly rider who wants it From the top: a short climb into trees, then descending through sub-alpine meadow, following the North Fork of the Little Laramie river. Often drifted into July, and several stream crossings, be ready to be muddy!
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I rode that trail this summer as an out n back. A++ The locals shuttle it. Saratoga is pretty nice too! The snowies arr my in-laws stompin grounds. Hidden gem stuff! Nothing to see... go check out the Curt Gowdy IMBA ride center instead. The NF clkmb isnt as bad as the quote says...No beta there, but I Jimmy Deaned my bronco II outside Walden/Cowdry in the early 90s
A bit out of the way, but I've been wanting to explore the Snowies when stopping to soak at the Saratoga Hobo Hot Springs (which is actually on route) and quite nice considering it's FREE and open 24/7
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Of the few rides on Trailforks, this sounds promising
North Fork Trail at Snowies
Often shuttled, but climbable by the gnarly rider who wants it! From the top: a short climb into trees, then descending through sub-alpine meadow, following the North Fork of...www.trailforks.com
Often shuttled, but climbable by the gnarly rider who wants it From the top: a short climb into trees, then descending through sub-alpine meadow, following the North Fork of the Little Laramie river. Often drifted into July, and several stream crossings, be ready to be muddy!
I have ridden KG a bunch, looking to get deeper into Colorado Thursday night.
Any thoughts/suggestions on finding a place to park the rig near Salida/Monarch Friday night? I know I am competing with the hordes...
With a trailer, I'd suggest:
Forest Rd 203
Forest Rd 203, Villa Grove, CO 81155
https://maps.app.goo.gl/L2MG1QyuQPEFLhXRA
Forest Rd 203
Forest Rd 203, Villa Grove, CO 81155
https://maps.app.goo.gl/L2MG1QyuQPEFLhXRA
Thanks! Ever explore 221/222? looks steep.
Yup - that's where Green's comes out. Don't remember much in the way of camper-suitable spots up there.
225 is our usual go-to, but not sure how conducive it is for trailers. We are always just tenting it.
We camped near silver creek last night in the same spot the monkey hoard stayed at 3 years ago. I wish I'd got a photo of wifey bringing our truck down off the bluff, lots of articulation and steep going on. Definitely not trailer friendly.
Several of the camp spots along there were closed off since our last visit. Anything trailer worthy was taken.
Several of the camp spots along there were closed off since our last visit. Anything trailer worthy was taken.
Chatted with Teh Canadian again last night, his plan is riding Copper > Searle out and back on Friday with a friend, and then I will probably scoop him up from Copper in the afternoon and head down towards Salida area.
We've had good luck with finding spots in this general vicinity:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/38°34'34.0"N+106°09'32.3"W/
Those spots are usually open, good access for a camper, and being a bit further to the north than some of the other spots mentioned would be a good staging spot to jump off towards CB on Sunday morning (or Saturday evening) depending on how the day shakes out. I say this because Cottonwood Pass is open for all traffic now, but I guess I don't know what route would be best to get over to CB if we're riding the Crest all day on Saturday.
General Ride Plans:
Saturday: I have another buddy WKD-RDR headed to the Salida area this weekend who's down to ride. It'd be rad if we could do a triple dorp off the Crest: thinking Greens, S. Fooses, and maybe a Starvation rip from Marshal Pass because it's easy and if it's easy you should do it twice or thrice. I also have a friend that lives in the area that we might be able to enlist for some shuttle action, but that's a long(er) shot.
Sunday: We're thinking 401 in the a.m. It's not my favorite, but it's a cool enough ride and it's real pretty and Teh Canadian hasn't ridden it in a while and wants to. If we have the people/vehicles, we could always shuttle the road climb, but that's also not super necessary. Then on the "way home" we're thinking a fully shuttled Doctor Park in the afternoon -- so long as a @rideit and/or a @6thElement fam are joining to make a full shuttle possible.
General thoughts:
We've had good luck with finding spots in this general vicinity:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/38°34'34.0"N+106°09'32.3"W/
Those spots are usually open, good access for a camper, and being a bit further to the north than some of the other spots mentioned would be a good staging spot to jump off towards CB on Sunday morning (or Saturday evening) depending on how the day shakes out. I say this because Cottonwood Pass is open for all traffic now, but I guess I don't know what route would be best to get over to CB if we're riding the Crest all day on Saturday.
General Ride Plans:
Saturday: I have another buddy WKD-RDR headed to the Salida area this weekend who's down to ride. It'd be rad if we could do a triple dorp off the Crest: thinking Greens, S. Fooses, and maybe a Starvation rip from Marshal Pass because it's easy and if it's easy you should do it twice or thrice. I also have a friend that lives in the area that we might be able to enlist for some shuttle action, but that's a long(er) shot.
Sunday: We're thinking 401 in the a.m. It's not my favorite, but it's a cool enough ride and it's real pretty and Teh Canadian hasn't ridden it in a while and wants to. If we have the people/vehicles, we could always shuttle the road climb, but that's also not super necessary. Then on the "way home" we're thinking a fully shuttled Doctor Park in the afternoon -- so long as a @rideit and/or a @6thElement fam are joining to make a full shuttle possible.
General thoughts:
- Yeah @rideit you should definitely do a 'big' ride on Friday. For sure.
- Colors should be getting towards peak, or at least more yellow-er than they were this past weekend.
- @stoney do you think you're gonna try and make it for any of this? @SkaredShtles ?
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I am only possible for Monday shenanigans... and that's looking... less likely by the day. 
Depends on how much you like your trailer, I suppose.
You suckI am only possible for Monday shenanigans... and that's looking... less likely by the day.
So, I will likely be there Friday night, I’ll look for some spots near where you put that pin on 250/252. How many vehicles do you reckon’ we will be?
I think The Canadian and I will be in one, and if @6thElement shows up they'll be in one.
Wife and I are finding our feet after being out in the wilds since Friday. Will update tomorrow/Thursday on plans versus what it sounds like your current plans are.
Need to find a replacement solution for the linch pins used as safety devices on our popup roof clamps. Was down to two out of four by the time we got home today. Carabiners might be a better solution...
Also might need to winterize the water system before heading out again, 20's 3 nights in a row was hassle to avoid freezing the water pipes and water heater.
Don't make me put forth more effort than necessary. Wifey's 40th b-day sh-bang is this weekend. Now officially out.
Well, you suck, but not as badly as SS.
How about a ride on Monday?
How about a ride on Monday?
Meetings all day. Weekends are my free days to play.
Monarch trifecta will be solid work, gentlemen.
Well, we did that. Fucking amazing trifecta. Full Trucker can ride a bike.
More details to come, hopefully with pictures. Lost all of my Strava data, but supposedly we did almost 40 miles of epic single track.
More details to come, hopefully with pictures. Lost all of my Strava data, but supposedly we did almost 40 miles of epic single track.
Can confirm that @Full Trucker can ride a bike. It is generally inadvisable to follow that bloke.
I used to be able to sort of keep up when I could make up time on the climbs, but I think Leeloo has a hidden motor.
Garmin Connect says 10k of descending and 2.5k of climbing. Not sure I believe it, but okay.
