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Colorado 5 day trip Recommendations

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PJTACO, Jul 2, 2019.

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  1. Jul 3, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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  2. Jul 3, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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    I don't know how to read, but that sounds interesting.
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2019 at 5:20 PM
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    Mosquito Pass just outside of Leadville. Google it! Leadville is a great little town. Also can’t say enough about Ouray! Make a trip into American Basin or Yankee Boy Basin.
     
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  4. Jul 3, 2019 at 8:53 PM
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    CORE update today

    Trail Report - 7/3/19
    *Please read the full report*
    All of Fourmile North - Open
    All of Fourmile South - Open
    Aspen Ridge - Open
    Chinaman Gulch - Open
    Carnage Canyon - Open
    Mineral Basin - Open to treeline.
    Ptarmigan Lake - Open to treeline.
    Tincup Pass - OPEN to treeline! Forest Order Rescinded after CORE and Mile-Hi cleared the avalanche field on 6/30/19
    Hancock Pass - Open for about a mile, heavy snow where pass exits the trees
    Hancock Lake - Open to treeline
    Alpine Tunnel to Hancock Town Site - Open
    Pomeroy Lake - Open for .5 miles past the Mary Murphy, blocked by avalanche debris at this point
    Grizzly Lake - Open to just before the end of the road, the last section is blocked by a large avalanche field.
    Mount Antero - Open for 2 miles, blocked by snow and avalanche debris.
    Clohesy Lake - Open for 1.5 miles, blocked by snow and avalanche debris.
    Lost Canyon - Open to above treeline
    Kelly Flatts - Open
    T33 - Open
    **We report on, and around, our adopted trails first. If we get credible information concerning other popular trails, we will include them in future reports. If you don't see a trail listed, we don't have a conditions report or you simply can't get to the trailhead yet. These reports are from first hand accounts and are accurate on the day published. 'Open with snow on the road' means, to get to the point in the update you have to drive, on trail, through snow. This is not recommended for stock vehicles, know your limits. Conditions are constantly changing. If/when you venture out, do not go off-trail to go around snow. Stay the Trail at all times.**
    ***Travel at your own risk, conditions can change. This is only an informational post. You are responsible for your own vehicle and your actions***
     
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  5. Jul 3, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    Barring the fact that I did Mosquito Pass in my 1985 Honda Civic Wagon (ok, 4x4, but still a civic) I agree. It's not a difficult trail by any definition, but it IS awesome scenery.
     
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  6. Jul 3, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    I'm subbing this!

    I'm going to be in Colorado Springs Friday afternoon. I'll be there until the 13th.

    We're going to do a lot of adventuring. I'm looking for a trail that will impress my wife and son. I'm also looking for something to exercise my truck. Of course, my truck is still pretty new. I'm babying it right now. I want to ease into off-road with it. I've done some hard stuff before but not with a truck that I spent this money on. Know what I mean? I still need to make it back to Texas too.

    I know it's capable but I don't want to find/exceed the limits and ruin the whole trip.
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2019 at 9:29 PM
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    Go to Ouray and take one of the passes, if their open, to Creede.
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2019 at 9:44 PM
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    Check out Dunton,CO...Dolores river, Lizard Head wilderness
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    Anywhere high with aspens, the colors will be great in September!
     
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  10. Jul 5, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    Thank you for the tips!
     
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  11. Jul 5, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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    Lived in CO most of my life, the Southwest corner is amazing ... Telluride, Ouray, Durango and then over to Grand Junction. They are all beautiful and offer tons of great outdoor activities!!
     
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  12. Jul 5, 2019 at 9:21 PM
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    We had a lot of snow this year, Wolf Creek Ski area reported around 525”

    https://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/cs/detail/!ut/p/z1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8zijQwgwNHCwN_DI8zPyBcqYKAfjlVBmA9cQRQx-g1wAEci9eNREIXf-HD9KKxWIPuAkBle-lHpOflJkOByzEsytkjXjypKTUstSi3SKy0CCmeUlBQUW6kaqBqUl5frpefnp-ek6iXn56oaYNOSkV9coh-BqlK_IDc0NMIgyzSnzMcRAIRE-zk!/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/?position=Conditions.Html&pname=San Juan National Forest- Recreation&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&ss=110213&pnavid=null&navid=110000000000000&ttype=detail&cid=fsbdev3_002300

    Some are open part way
    https://soajeep.com/trail-maps-conditions/
     
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  13. Jul 5, 2019 at 10:11 PM
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    Well if you are going to Ouray you might as well hit up Great Sand Dunes National Park and stop by the Sangre De Cristo mountains and camp near Blanca Peak for a day before heading west. Gunnison is along the way and very nice and if you go all the way to Ouray you might be able to spend a d in Mesa Verda Nationals park.

    Pikes Peak, while neat, is overrated and so is the drive. 4 corners is also super overrated.
     
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  14. Jul 5, 2019 at 10:33 PM
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    buffedout TW badass!

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    All great suggestions so far. Gun to my head, I'm with @Littles on this one:

    And honestly with the amount if distance you are traveling, a few hours farther west is a drop in the bucket.
     
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  15. Jul 6, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    I think someone said something about bear spray, most of the time they will leave you alone, this one did.

    Play 18 holes on Friday in Pagosa Springs, he was just right of the 7th green about 30 ft up in the tree, just hanging out

    IMG_1326.jpg
     
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  16. Jul 6, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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    Ya Bear Spray is really only for Grizzlies. Black bear generally mind their own business.

    Just talk and that alone will keep them away.
     
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  17. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:11 PM
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    Agree, but we did have one attack a lady a few years ago
     
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  18. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:17 PM
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  19. Jul 7, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    I was in southern Colorado over the weekend. The Alipne loop is so much fun! Lots of old mines and ruins to see. Ouray,Silverton and Creede are great. Do the Alpine loop!
     
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  20. Jul 7, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    Look into the RimRocker trail. Its a 160 mile long over-landing trail with tons and tons of camping. Goes from Montrose to Moab. There are multiple side trails that could keep you busy for weeks. In general the trail is easy, but there are many sections that will demand you drive with care. Its well marked too. Huge potential to elk/moose/bear.
     
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