Jeeping near Castle Rock In Feb

[stevew]

I see some members live in or around CR. I just bought a Wrangler and was wondering if there are any jeep trails open around here right now. I made the trek up towards the foothills and was met with a road is closed for season sign. Not sure if they all are. I just moved here a few months back so haven't been everywhere yet. Used to live about an hour East of here.

[Zundfolge]

Here's a good place to start http://www.traildamage.com/


Also check out the Jeepers thread (http://www.ar-15.co/threads/52194-Jeepers)in the photo forum.

[stevew]

Thanks. I have seen both of those before but was having a problem finding current open-ness status of places within 30 to 40 mins from CR :) I'm guessing there are some trails around here that maybe the locals are bored of already but I could give a try. Also open to suggestions on places to have work done on my Jeep to make it a bit more capable. Currently a stock 2003 X. I know how to do mechanics but having a problem finding the time to DIY.

[Zundfolge]

Another option is to sign up over here http://www.colorado4x4.org/

there's an entire subforum dedicated to discussing trail conditions.

[stevew]

Maybe its where I'm looking but that colo 4x4 site doesn't seem to have much in the way of new content. Unless they are screening stuff if you aren't a member.

[Dave_L]

There used to be a little 4x4 area of highway 86 but haven't seen it used in a while. Other than that, just head west and dink around. If you take highway 105 south until Dakan road, then head west. You'll eventually get into the mountains and there's some decent areas to flex a little. Nothing "crazy" but can be fun to just get out and toy around. I don't know of many dedicated trails in the area.

[Zundfolge]

Maybe its where I'm looking but that colo 4x4 site doesn't seem to have much in the way of new content. Unless they are screening stuff if you aren't a member.

This time of year there's not as much traffic on the site ... I guess less jeepin' goin' on.

[blacklabel]

Check out Front Range 4x4 (http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/forum.php) as well. Also, if the road you want to run is in a park, you can check the ranger's website for the status.

Here's the status for the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. I'm not sure what is local to you.

Canyon Lakes District Road Status (http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjAwhwtDDw9_AI8zPyhQ oYAOUjMeXDfODy-HWHg-zDrx8kb4ADOBro-3nk56bqF-RGGGSZOCoCAPi8eX8!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfMjAwMDAwMDBBODBPSEhWTjJNMD AwMDAwMDA!/?navtype=&cid=stelprdb5300963&navid=110000000000000&pnavid=&ss=110210&position=Not%20Yet%20Determined.Html&ttype=detail&pname=Arapaho)

[10mm-man]

Did you post a pic of your jeep in the "Jeepers" thread? Were always out and about and post often in there..............


http://www.ar-15.co/threads/52194-Jeepers/page59

[stevew]

Thanks, I'll try that. I had gone to 105 and went North and then tried to get to Rampart and that's where I got the closed sign. I'll go South next time and try Dakan :)


There used to be a little 4x4 area of highway 86 but haven't seen it used in a while. Other than that, just head west and dink around. If you take highway 105 south until Dakan road, then head west. You'll eventually get into the mountains and there's some decent areas to flex a little. Nothing "crazy" but can be fun to just get out and toy around. I don't know of many dedicated trails in the area.

[stevew]

No I haven't yet, I will though. Been reading about the poor puppy and watched a video or two of yours. Nice work on the videos. Speed up time and so on :) Unless those guys you met up with are on speed :) I've been reading the posts backwards to see what was going on recently, I'm back to page 40 something now.



Did you post a pic of your jeep in the "Jeepers" thread? Were always out and about and post often in there..............


http://www.ar-15.co/threads/52194-Jeepers/page59

[stevew]

I did try this:

If you take highway 105 south until Dakan road, then head west. You'll eventually get into the mountains and there's some decent areas to flex a little.
and didn't get too far. Sign at 105 said closed 6mi ahead and I think it was only 4 before I hit two fences with gates and appeared they didn't want anything going in there. Just figured I would tell you in case someone else tries it.

[10mm-man]

I did try this:

and didn't get too far. Sign at 105 said closed 6mi ahead and I think it was only 4 before I hit two fences with gates and appeared they didn't want anything going in there. Just figured I would tell you in case someone else tries it.

You know the gate you ran into north of there? Well this is the locked south gate blocking the back of those trails. That whole area is closed..... There are a couple trails about 45 min west of Castle Rock i want to try and find if your interested?

[Dave_L]

Ah man, maybe they're closed for winter. I just went up that way this summer for a camping trip. Sorry to send you that way for nothing. :(

[stevew]

These trails 45mins west of CR, are they on any of the maps at the trails websites? I'd be interested in checking it out though either way. I can get away in the week days for a few hours here and there but longer than that and it would need to be on a weekend because I am doing support calls week days.

[stevew]

No problem. My wife had her friend come over to do some crafts stuff so I had to find a place to go anyway.


Ah man, maybe they're closed for winter. I just went up that way this summer for a camping trip. Sorry to send you that way for nothing. :(