GPS lets me plot locations I want to revisit and find them again too!
Alpine loop and installed new winch.
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Uphill travel has the right of way, You find the widest spot and pull over as far as possible and safe(I would rather rub doors with someone than get to close to the edge in some spots. This is not a good place to come face to face with a full size vehicle.
Mostly ATV's, Jeeps and there was a Toyota FJ cruiser run going on too, Those things are hard to see out of IMO, especially where 3 point turns on switchbacks is required.
Fun Trip, I plan on taking it again but hitting more of the side trails to more isolated sites
. I have had a few 4x4's and this is the first one I have taken my time on and started with protection and recovery gear before the mostly cosmetic lifts and tires. I will be upgrading the suspension since the jeep is getting heavier and the stock springs are sagging and concentrating on solid driveline parts. Stuff you can't see but stuff that improves reliability.
Mostly ATV's, Jeeps and there was a Toyota FJ cruiser run going on too, Those things are hard to see out of IMO, especially where 3 point turns on switchbacks is required.
Fun Trip, I plan on taking it again but hitting more of the side trails to more isolated sites
. I have had a few 4x4's and this is the first one I have taken my time on and started with protection and recovery gear before the mostly cosmetic lifts and tires. I will be upgrading the suspension since the jeep is getting heavier and the stock springs are sagging and concentrating on solid driveline parts. Stuff you can't see but stuff that improves reliability.
Looks like good fun, I like to do some light off roading too with the focus on the area you're driving into than how technical the trail is...
I agree. I enjoy technical driving but sometimes I just like to cruise a nice trailand enjoy a good view and take in the history. Planning on Moab and possible the Mormon Trail this fall.
Great pictures! Beautiful scenery.
The Jeep looks great as well. One of the best looking Ive seen of that vintage.
The Jeep looks great as well. One of the best looking Ive seen of that vintage.
Good looking scenery and Jeep! Those switch back shots gave me a shiver though... I've done a few little trails near me but nothing with those kind of consequences if you mess up!
I always read trail guides before I even think about venturing off road. I go to www.traildamage.com to figure out if what I want to do is sane. On some of these trails there is no room for error and if you go without a spotter or some extensive mirror manipulation you risk serious injury.
I learned the hard way by taking a trail outside of Boulder (Caribou 4WD Route) looking for a remote camp site and having a miserable time getting stuck in heinous rock wash and switchbacks that were extremely tight even for a jeep. The best part was when I was within a mile of the end of the trail (after several hours and nearly 1/2 a tank of fuel) there was a section that had been washed out and was only partly backfilled with river rock. It was night time and raining so I just did a 3 wheel hop over that part and prayed to g o d that I didn't roll over the side of the mountain.
I learned the hard way by taking a trail outside of Boulder (Caribou 4WD Route) looking for a remote camp site and having a miserable time getting stuck in heinous rock wash and switchbacks that were extremely tight even for a jeep. The best part was when I was within a mile of the end of the trail (after several hours and nearly 1/2 a tank of fuel) there was a section that had been washed out and was only partly backfilled with river rock. It was night time and raining so I just did a 3 wheel hop over that part and prayed to g o d that I didn't roll over the side of the mountain.
Sorry guys I forgot to commend you all on the beautiful shots that you were able to take! I absolutely love living out here!
Traildamage is a great site for offroading info.
I have several trailguide books also.
bushducks.com is a good rescource too.
Ive asked a lot of the local Jeep/4x4 guys about it as well.
One guy told me BB was fairly easy, just intimidating and not much room for error.
He was right, as the Cherokee had no problems at all with BB.
In fact, right behind us was a bone stock Geo Tracker!
Even had the 215-75-15 whitewall tires! LOL!
My freind just took the one turn a bit too tight.
Its better to take them wide and make a few backups.
I think the Cherokee did a bit better with flex as it has the "offroad" package" with the rear swaybar delete option.
One caution for anybody doing this trail though.(BlackBear pass)
If it is raining.....DO NOT DO THIS TRAIL.
It has good grip in the dry, but there is a lot of loose dirt over hard pack.
This trail would be EXTREEMLY hazerdous in a thunderstorm.
In fact that is how several people were killed there a few years ago. :-(
I have several trailguide books also.
bushducks.com is a good rescource too.
Ive asked a lot of the local Jeep/4x4 guys about it as well.
One guy told me BB was fairly easy, just intimidating and not much room for error.
He was right, as the Cherokee had no problems at all with BB.
In fact, right behind us was a bone stock Geo Tracker!
Even had the 215-75-15 whitewall tires! LOL!
My freind just took the one turn a bit too tight.
Its better to take them wide and make a few backups.
I think the Cherokee did a bit better with flex as it has the "offroad" package" with the rear swaybar delete option.
One caution for anybody doing this trail though.(BlackBear pass)
If it is raining.....DO NOT DO THIS TRAIL.
It has good grip in the dry, but there is a lot of loose dirt over hard pack.
This trail would be EXTREEMLY hazerdous in a thunderstorm.
In fact that is how several people were killed there a few years ago. :-(
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Beautiful pictures.
Is that the Black Bear Road C.W. McCall sang about?
"You don't have to be crazy to drive this road, but it helps."
Awesome photos!
"You don't have to be crazy to drive this road, but it helps."
Awesome photos!
Great shots.. I had to move last month so I haven't been back up to the trails, maybe one more trip...This weekend is the BLM glade clean up so it won;t be this weekend.
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Is that a Garmin GPS? It looks similar to mine.
Yes the NUVI 720 or something like that with the SD card and some great features.
Is that a Garmin GPS? It looks similar to mine.
Yes the NUVI 720 or something like that with the SD card and some great features.
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