Traveler III
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Member III
Do you have a route planned?
Traveler III
Awesome. We should be all over that area during that time
Traveler III
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.
Member III
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.
Traveler III
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
Member III
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?
Traveler III
Only two vehicles right now confirmed. However definitely would like more. We definitely need to get together when you get out there.
Member III
When I get out there? ;) I am out here.
Traveler III
Haha meant to say when I get out there.When I get out there? ;) I am out here.
Enthusiast I
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.
Member III
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!
Traveler III
Sounds like a great plan! I’m hoping to get a chance to meet and greet as many fellow overland bound members as possible!
Traveler III
No worries about a side track or two.
Enthusiast I
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?
Member III
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, Ouray Colorado - Switzerland of America
Renting a jeep or taking a jeep tour? Check here for regional trails, weather and general trail conditions for Ouray, CO and surrounding areas.
soajeep.com
Traveler III
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.
Enthusiast I
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, Ouray Colorado - Switzerland of America
Renting a jeep or taking a jeep tour? Check here for regional trails, weather and general trail conditions for Ouray, CO and surrounding areas.
