Shake down cruise camping and fishing adventure

[Rox Crusher]

Ok all of you "while I'm at it" project guys...........here is some motivation to get your rig on the road

Last year I went on a bike trip and we stayed at this campground one night and it was a great spot. We did some fishing and drinking around the fire. It would be a great spot for a group of Bronco people to hang out.

https://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/ ... portal.htm

I'm totally flexible on dates but would prefer a long week end later in the summer when it's nice and warm.

1) what wheeling opportunities are in the area ?
2) who is interested ?

[Justin]

No idea on wheeling, but am definitely interested.

[Kinder]

In the immediate vicinity it looks a little thin using the trails on Traildamage.com. I'll guess there is something close, but kept secret by locals.

[Dukietown]

I might be interested depending on timing and if I can get my rig back on the road this year.

[Gunnibronco]

I'm interested, but don't know that area well. There are lots of trails around Montrose, but I don't know them. The trails are south west of Montrose, I think.

Here is a little info to get started:

http://www.visitmontrose.com/204/Off-Roading

http://ws4w.com/?page_id=2291

[ZOSO]

interested.

[Dirtheadz]

drinking & wheeling..... hmmmm #interested!

[hockeydad4-22]

I float and fish the Gunnison below the black canyon every Fathers Day weekend (its amazing - no wife, no kids.... just 3 days of rafting, camping and fishing - what better way to spend Fathers Day?) and highly recommend it. That said - I am not aware of any "real" wheeling in the area.

I am absolutely interested (though there is no way my Bronco will be ready to go)

[Aztec77Bronco]

No real wheeling there close. However there are trails around there once you come back to Hwy 50. We ran cattle above crystal Dam down to Bostwick park & my Mom worked for the Bureau of Reclamation & did inventory at the dams. It is a steep descent, about 16% if memory serves, but completely worth it with incredible views and great trout fishing.From the Black Canyon you could run up to Cimarron & take Owl Creek Pass ( I grew up on the Sleeping Indian Ranch, which is on the Ridgway side of Owl Creek Pass & ran cows up there too.) back toward Ridgway. There's some hard core trails up there, but the aren't really listed. Silverjack Reservoir is up there & you can hike to the top of Courthouse. That's all where I grew up. Wish my Bronco was done so I could go.

[Gunnibronco]

You need to come up and guide us, Bronco or not. Thanks!

[Jesus_man]

A link to a map for anyone interested:
https://goo.gl/maps/qHfGcYSG3x12

And the best online source of trails I know of is:
http://www.traildamage.com/google_colorado.php

[TOOLMAN]

I would be interested in this trip!

[Rox Crusher]

No idea on wheeling, but am definitely interested.

When will you be ready ?

[Rox Crusher]

I'm interested, but don't know that area well. There are lots of trails around Montrose, but I don't know them. The trails are south west of Montrose, I think.

Here is a little info to get started:

http://www.visitmontrose.com/204/Off-Roading

http://ws4w.com/?page_id=2291

When will you be ready ?

[Rox Crusher]

I float and fish the Gunnison below the black canyon every Fathers Day weekend (its amazing - no wife, no kids.... just 3 days of rafting, camping and fishing - what better way to spend Fathers Day?) and highly recommend it. That said - I am not aware of any "real" wheeling in the area.

I am absolutely interested (though there is no way my Bronco will be ready to go)

I bet there will be plenty of shotgun seats available if you want to ride along

[Gunnibronco]

When will you be ready ?

Mid June at the earliest, maybe. I'm getting burned out, but trying to keep pushing.

[Rox Crusher]

When will you be ready ?

Mid June at the earliest, maybe. I'm getting burned out, but trying to keep pushing.

I hear ya there. Doesn't sound like we will do a bunch of wheelin', if any

Bring the 66 and a fishin pole

[Dirtheadz]

drinking, fishing and camping..... Hmmmm #still-interested

[Gunnibronco]

Bring the 66 and a fishin pole

I wish, the 66 doesn't run either. LOL.

I'll be there regardless.

[landshark]

I am interested.

[Justin]

My rig should be operational by the end of the month. It's driveable now, but I want to finish some stuff up before it call it good.

[Rox Crusher]

What's everyone think about last week end in July ?

[hockeydad4-22]

Works for me!

And shot gun seat in a bronco or the daily driver pick up - its all good for me.

[Justin]

No idea. My world operates a week at a time.

[Gunnibronco]

I think that would be ok. Waiting on a schedule from my parents regarding their summer visit.

Edit: I'm good with that weekend.

[landshark]

Maybe - finalizing dates for a out of town trip.

[Kinder]

Wife already beat me to the calendar for that weekend.

[EFI Guy]

What's everyone think about last week end in July ?

That might give me enough time to get the F250 in order for said shakedown run.

[Dirtheadz]

just drinking..... Hmmmm #def-interested!

[ScottBarnes]

We are packed and headed up next week for the summer -- bringing a tent and all the camping junk that will fit in the Bronco that we're driving up. I'm down with a trip like this if part-time residents are allowed!