CraigRubiconLuebbers
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You can go on upper gold camp road if it's open or old stage road is not bad with good views of the city
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You can go on upper gold camp road if it's open or old stage road is not bad with good views of the city
WarriorJeep
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So apparently I can't locate any of my GPS points from the area but good news is there are some here
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=158
Have fun
catahoula
Caught the Bug
Probably too late, but just realized you will also be near Pikes Peak. I hope you guys have safe travels.
GraniteCrystal
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Great time in the mountains near Canon City
Family and I had a great time this weekend in the mountains. Left Friday and drove to Garden of the Gods
Juniper Loop is the main loop through the Gardens. Did a time laps of the second half of it:
Then went to a cabin we rented for the weekend. Here is a timelapse of the drive up:
And here are some shots of the sunset taken just above our cabin:
Got one with the moon in it:
Did some hiking around the area on Saturday:
On the way back to the cabin, checked out the General Store. Got to meet the owner, an elderly gentleman who said they used to serve steak dinners for 70 people a night back in the hay day, but they were getting too old to run it and would probably stay closed permanently.
He also owned one of the coolest Jeeps I've ever parked by. He said it was a 1967 Brush Hog, but he may have been a little shaky on the year. He welded the differential and modified it to plow snow. Said the thing was a little beast:
On the way back to Denver, we stopped by Rosie's cafe, which was awesome. Totally old school diner serving good food. Worth checking out:
Family and I had a great time this weekend in the mountains. Left Friday and drove to Garden of the Gods
Juniper Loop is the main loop through the Gardens. Did a time laps of the second half of it:
Then went to a cabin we rented for the weekend. Here is a timelapse of the drive up:
And here are some shots of the sunset taken just above our cabin:
Got one with the moon in it:
Did some hiking around the area on Saturday:
On the way back to the cabin, checked out the General Store. Got to meet the owner, an elderly gentleman who said they used to serve steak dinners for 70 people a night back in the hay day, but they were getting too old to run it and would probably stay closed permanently.
He also owned one of the coolest Jeeps I've ever parked by. He said it was a 1967 Brush Hog, but he may have been a little shaky on the year. He welded the differential and modified it to plow snow. Said the thing was a little beast:
On the way back to Denver, we stopped by Rosie's cafe, which was awesome. Totally old school diner serving good food. Worth checking out:
GraniteCrystal
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Would've just missed each other. We were there on Friday.
Cabin was off air bnb. The views were amazing, the cabin itself left something to be desired. Had to bring our own tp, no dish soap, dead gecko in one of the books, crappy cookware, etc. For two nights it was $380 after cleaning fee, etc. I can pm you a link if you want it. Not a bad experience but could've been a lot better with a little effort from the owner.
catahoula
Caught the Bug
Airbnb is awesome. Sure would like the like. If you are ever up again and need a place I can send link of Casita we stayed in in Colorado Springs.
Silverton34
Member
We are going to make two or three trips to the mountains this summer to look at towns and houses in the mountains. I typically trailer the Jeep from Iowa/Illinois as my back can't take driving the Jeep 850 miles each way. Do any of you have any ideas how to begin to find a place for my crew cab pickup and 20' trailer for a week at a time? I'm not afraid to spend what it takes for reasonable safety. Parking it in a Walmart parking lot for a week and hoping it is still there when I return is not likely the best idea. Thoughts?
Silverton34
Member
Great ideas, thank you.
catahoula
Caught the Bug
Well apparently you can leave your vehicle in Wally World parking lot and no one will even notice...recent headline....
catahoula
Caught the Bug
Hit some places today if I can get my frickin phone to work. Pics to come.
We drove Skyline Drive.
http://www.royalgorgetravel.com/skyline-drive
Also, we completed one of the Gold Belt Scenic Byway trails called Phantom Canyon Road. This place was absolutely breathtaking. There are several turn offs you can stay and camp or have a nice lunch by a stream. There are a few bridges and tunnels as well. Got on it about 3:30 from Canon City took about 2 hours and ended up in a mining town called Victor. Then went around the mountains through Woodland Park, Manitou and Colorado Springs to home.
Look forward to hitting Shelf, High Park, and Teller down the road.
Here is the link for anybody wanting to on.
http://www.goldbeltbyway.com/index.php/map-guide
:beer:
We drove Skyline Drive.
http://www.royalgorgetravel.com/skyline-drive
Also, we completed one of the Gold Belt Scenic Byway trails called Phantom Canyon Road. This place was absolutely breathtaking. There are several turn offs you can stay and camp or have a nice lunch by a stream. There are a few bridges and tunnels as well. Got on it about 3:30 from Canon City took about 2 hours and ended up in a mining town called Victor. Then went around the mountains through Woodland Park, Manitou and Colorado Springs to home.
Look forward to hitting Shelf, High Park, and Teller down the road.
Here is the link for anybody wanting to on.
http://www.goldbeltbyway.com/index.php/map-guide
:beer:
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WJCO
Meme King
Very cool. Glad you've gotten out to explore lately. We'll check that out if we're ever down that way.
catahoula
Caught the Bug
Thanks! Maybe have a beer with you as well.:beer: