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Post by cweston on Apr 6, 2024 12:30:08 GMT -8
I'm wondering about the access roads to the trailheads north of Crestone on the west side of the Sangres. I would be in a standard-clearance AWD Toyota RAV4. I've definitely driven some 4WD roads in this vehicle, but clearance is usually the primary issue. This trip would be late June, so snow will not be an issue on the roads.
Any info on...(north to south)
Hot Springs/Garner Creek Trailhead: seems like this one is 2WD accessible?
Major Creek: seems like this one is 2WD accessible?
Cotton Creek: This one is definitely 4WD road at least the last 2 miles. I'd be particularly keen to get some beta on this access road.
Wild Cherry Creek: seems like this one may be 2WD accessible?
Rito Alto Creek: This one is definitely 4WD road at least the last 4 miles.
San Isabel Creek: This one is seems to become 4WD road just for the last short bit, starting around the USFS boundary. It seem likely a person could get AT LEAST to the USFS boundary, and it'd be a pretty short walk to the TH from there (assuming there's anywhere to park--there usually are pullouts on these types of roads?)
Thanks for any info.
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Post by cweston on Apr 6, 2024 18:03:05 GMT -8
Paging Westy … I found a post from a few years back indicating that you have hiked out of some of these THs. Comments on the roads? |
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Post by Westy on Apr 10, 2024 4:57:52 GMT -8
Yes, this was a Covid hike in July 2020.My goal was to hike two bicentennial peaks at either end. To the north, Electric Peak (13,598') and Rio Alto (13,794') to the South. I hiked neither. took naps, relaxed, had bear encounter, watched young elk playing in a lake, and did not see another human being for 3 nights, 4 days. Left to go visit Sand Creek and Bent's Fort out in the high plains. Thanks for the reminder, need to go back!  Trailhead -  Road - Rough, slow, very little washboard (lack of traffic), a couple of crawl spots. 2016 Subaru Outback
 Blowdowns, likely leftovers from the turn-of-the-century Pine Mountain Beetle infestation
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Post by cweston on Apr 10, 2024 8:47:20 GMT -8
Thanks. That's encouraging, as I'd be in a very similar vehicle. There are 4wd roads, and then there are 4wd roads.
The blowdowns probably would be a thing, alas, since this would be early, before the trail crew would likely get out there.
I like camp locations where ambitious options (like scrambling peaks, etc) are possible. As in your trip, I don't always actually do them, but I like having the option.
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Post by Westy on Apr 10, 2024 8:54:36 GMT -8
cweston Hot Springs/Garner Creek Trailhead: seems like this one is 2WD accessible? YES! EASY! Major Creek: seems like this one is 2WD accessible? YES! EASY! Rito Alto Creek: This one is definitely 4WD road at least the last 4 miles. MEMORY NOT SO GOOD - Think I turned around, Rough for too long! Memo to File: Get this App if you already don't have it. COTREX Colorado Trail Explorer - Official State - PS: I don't think the trail crew works on this one. The blowdowns were like a forever stamp. Nature still had plenty of blowdown potential to give.
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