Ddays
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I'll have two Jeeps and 4 people going with me so I more than likely will too. It'd be nice to have a couple back to back so we'd have space to spread out the group & have two garages to put stuff in.
EAST Meets WEST: August 2020 Moab/Telluride Planning Thread
- Thread starter wjtstudios
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I'll have two Jeeps and 4 people going with me so I more than likely will too. It'd be nice to have a couple back to back so we'd have space to spread out the group & have two garages to put stuff in.
Weebz
Caught the Bug
You mean one garage right? I’m sleeping in the other. Lol
wjtstudios
Hooked
Agreed. You’re going to need a gooseneck to get both of those there!
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Ddays
Hooked
Haha, just pile up all the soft tops - they'll make a nice mattress!
I thought about it but we all agreed that we want to drive them both out there.
boardsurfer
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If I could make a suggestion - You would be better served staying in Ouray rather than Telluride. The trails will be a lot more accessible that way. Otherwise you have to travel over a pass (Imogene or Ophir) just to get to them. Almost all of the trailheads are off of Hwy 550 (Million Dollar Highway) which comes directly out of Ouray to the south.
My recommendation:
Day 1 - Black Bear Pass, lunch in Telluride, Imogene Pass back to Ouray. This is the classic setup and should be non-negotiable.
Day 2 - First mile of Mineral Creek -> Poughkeepsie Gulch -> Corkscrew Gulch.
Day 3 - Mineral Creek -> Engineer Pass, out and back, or maybe Red Mountain Pass or Clear Lake.
My recommendation:
Day 1 - Black Bear Pass, lunch in Telluride, Imogene Pass back to Ouray. This is the classic setup and should be non-negotiable.
Day 2 - First mile of Mineral Creek -> Poughkeepsie Gulch -> Corkscrew Gulch.
Day 3 - Mineral Creek -> Engineer Pass, out and back, or maybe Red Mountain Pass or Clear Lake.
boardsurfer
Active Member
I've got a transfer case on standby. :thumb:
jdofmemi
Active Member
I'm subscribing as well. Short of an emergency, I would love to go.
As stated, it would be great to meet up with the Wayalifers stuck on the wrong coast
Moab was great this past spring, and I can't wait to go back for more.
I will have to see as time gets closer whether or not I can do both weeks, but I would sure like to.
As for trails, Cliffhanger is one of my favorites, and I don't think you can call a Moab trip complete without Golden Spike, and might as well make it a day and do Poison Spider, Gold Bar Rim, and maybe even Rusty Nail.
As stated, it would be great to meet up with the Wayalifers stuck on the wrong coast
Moab was great this past spring, and I can't wait to go back for more.
I will have to see as time gets closer whether or not I can do both weeks, but I would sure like to.
As for trails, Cliffhanger is one of my favorites, and I don't think you can call a Moab trip complete without Golden Spike, and might as well make it a day and do Poison Spider, Gold Bar Rim, and maybe even Rusty Nail.
RESURECTIONJK
Hooked
Yup count me in. It’s far enough out that I can schedule around it. Sub’d
BaddestCross
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Goddammit. Summer is the absolute worst time for me to plan any time off, but this would be epic for sure. Put me on the maybe list and I'll put it on my calendar and try to make it happen.
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Ddays
Hooked
Hahaha, Hopefully phase IV of my never ending build will take care of that once and for all! :thumb:
wjtstudios
Hooked
If I could make a suggestion - You would be better served staying in Ouray rather than Telluride. The trails will be a lot more accessible that way. Otherwise you have to travel over a pass (Imogene or Ophir) just to get to them. Almost all of the trailheads are off of Hwy 550 (Million Dollar Highway) which comes directly out of Ouray to the south.
My recommendation:
Day 1 - Black Bear Pass, lunch in Telluride, Imogene Pass back to Ouray. This is the classic setup and should be non-negotiable.
Day 2 - First mile of Mineral Creek -> Poughkeepsie Gulch -> Corkscrew Gulch.
Day 3 - Mineral Creek -> Engineer Pass, out and back, or maybe Red Mountain Pass or Clear Lake.
Definitely look into that, thank you.
And yes, Black bear and Imogene is not negotiable!
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wjtstudios
Hooked
I’ll add those to the trail lists. Hope it works out and you can make it.
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1985 CJ8 Scrambler
wjtstudios
Hooked
It’s so far out, it’s really hard for anyone to fully commit, but I hope you can make it!!
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1985 CJ8 Scrambler
wjtstudios
Hooked
I want to try to get these dates locked down this weekend. It sounds like no one has any objections on the dates. Glad your going make it!
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1985 CJ8 Scrambler
Coop
Caught the Bug
I agree with boardsurfer regarding Ouray being a better location to access the mountain passes. There is also a KOA there.
As much as I really liked Telluride, there is no parking for a large group of Jeeps. We had 3 Jeeps and could only park 2 about a half a mile apart.
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jorgelrod
Hooked
WHOOOOAAA!! I stay off the forum one day due to work and this thread is already 4 pages long!!!
My only issue with dates is that My son stays with us all through summer and I usually take him back to Puerto Rico that first week of August as classes usually start for him between the second and third week of Aug. I know it's super early so I'm subscribing and I'll see how it takes shape. Needless to say this sounds like the trip of a lifetime and something worth going to.
My only issue with dates is that My son stays with us all through summer and I usually take him back to Puerto Rico that first week of August as classes usually start for him between the second and third week of Aug. I know it's super early so I'm subscribing and I'll see how it takes shape. Needless to say this sounds like the trip of a lifetime and something worth going to.
Ddays
Hooked
Wouldn't you know it - I Just checked the Ouray KOA and all of the cabins with bathrooms are unavailable both of those weeks. Looks like plenty of other lodging is available though. There looks to be a ton of other places in Ouray so finding places should be easy.
