Looking at taking lots of pics just like that except with adding snow on the mountains in May... When do the wildflowers start to bloom?
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Colorado this year
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Looking at taking lots of pics just like that except with adding snow on the mountains in May... When do the wildflowers start to bloom?
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TravelTiger
Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired
I would not recommend using your own vehicle. It is limited to 4x4 high-profile vehicles only. The "roads" which are not really roads at all, more like trails, are VERY rough -- so rough you can't go more than about 10mph. Off-road toys are allowed as well, we saw many 4-wheelers. But the scenery is well worth it.
Above the treeline, going over Cinnamon Pass
Beautiful!
Above the treeline, going over Cinnamon Pass
Beautiful!
MTPockets
Well-known member
. We've done that with our DRW truck. I guess using a rental reduces wear & tear, but I bought ours to use and have never had an issue...
Decided that the best place to get info about Colorado and the Rockies would be at a Heartland Rally in Colorado. Since the timing would be perfect for us we will make reservations tomorrow for the rally in Buena Vista. Will arrive Pagosa Springs about the 1st, then be able to stop at Great Sand Dunes NP on the way up to the Rally. Probably west to Gunnison then Ridgway SP after the rally.
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JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
Cool!
Can't wait to meet you!
You'll have a blast with the Colorado HOC bunch and the rest from the neighboring states that will be there!
When we were at the Sand Dunes six years ago we stayed at the private campground just outside of the park (they have a restaurant, motel and the campgrounds).
Here is a shot I took from our campsite (and our old Coachman trailer in the campsite):
We'll probably also be spending a few days in August down at Blue Mesa (just west of Gunnison):
Have reservations for the rally and posted the info on the rally thread. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
🎶He was born in the summer of his 27th year
Coming home to a place he'd never been before
He left yesterday behind him, you might say he was born again
You might say he found a key for every door
When he first came to the mountains his life was far away
On the road and hanging by a song
But the string's already broken and he doesn't really care
It keeps changing fast and it don't last for long
But the Colorado rocky mountain high
I've seen it rainin' fire in the sky
The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullabye
Rocky mountain high (Colorado)
He climbed cathedral mountains, he saw silver clouds below
He saw everything as far as you can see
And they say that he got crazy once and he tried to touch the sun
And he lost a friend but kept his memory🎶
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🎶He was born in the summer of his 27th year
Coming home to a place he'd never been before
He left yesterday behind him, you might say he was born again
You might say he found a key for every door
When he first came to the mountains his life was far away
On the road and hanging by a song
But the string's already broken and he doesn't really care
It keeps changing fast and it don't last for long
But the Colorado rocky mountain high
I've seen it rainin' fire in the sky
The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullabye
Rocky mountain high (Colorado)
He climbed cathedral mountains, he saw silver clouds below
He saw everything as far as you can see
And they say that he got crazy once and he tried to touch the sun
And he lost a friend but kept his memory🎶
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Considering Riverside RV Park, I assume that there is no problem on 160 from Pagosa Springs over Wolf pass to South Fork with the RV in tow. Just need to keep track of the weather.
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danemayer
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160 from Pagosa Springs over Wolf Creek is an 8 mile steep climb with a couple of switchbacks. If your tow vehicle can handle it, and there's no snow, you'll be ok.
A good engine brake goes a very long way when coming down from Wolf Creek in either direction. More so when headed west.
Chippendale
Well-known member
I towed my 38’ Gateway from Durango to Silverton last Sept. 4[SUP]th[/SUP] and then back to Durango on the 8[SUP]th[/SUP]. Used my exhaust brake, drove carefully and pulled over to let others pass whenever possible, didn’t have any problems. In my opinion, Silverton to Durango is the “less white knuckle” direction of the two, but Durango to Silverton wasn’t too bad for this flatlander. Do watch your speed.
Did not have any problems going up the mountains of Florida... Opps, sorry, meant Smokies, but I am sure that is a totally different animal. Assuming the weather is good (even a hint of snow and will go the long way), going east should be easier and since I always use the exhaust brake in the mountains, so will go for it.
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JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
We go up Taylor Canyon whenever we go over to Gunnison.
If it is the campground I'm thinking of, it is pretty nice.
We've only stayed at the One Mile Campground . . . they only have electric and water, but very nice with lots of shade.
Here is a shot at One Mile of our campsite (and my self portrait I took there):
We've never stayed there yet with either of our Heartlands . . .
Taylor Canyon is awesome!
travelin2
Pennsylvania Chapter Leaders-retired
I have not stayed in the CG but was in the area in 2010 elk hunting and spent a few days on my own prior to the season opener sightseeing on my own. Drove up that valley road and others. All the USFS roads were in good shape for gravel roads. Actually passed quite a few hunters with TT's and 5ers getting set up for hunting. If you can and want to boondock there are lots of places to do so as well.
Lyle
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travelin2
Pennsylvania Chapter Leaders-retired
travelin2
Pennsylvania Chapter Leaders-retired
South Fork-neat little town. Great access to fishing and national forest. Went elk hunting there in 2007...
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