Crystal

[Camp]

Well, although not a hard core wheeling trip, Fire_girl and I got out to see some colors, do a little hiking, and enjoy the mountains this weekend. We went down to Marble on Friday afternoon and stopped at Beaver Lake. Since there were signs up that said no overnight parking there and we wanted to get to Crystal, we decided to start in with the dually. FS 314 is closed for construction right now so, what would normally be about 4 1/2 miles from the lake to the mill, turns out to be closer to about 8 miles now going around FS 315. If you haven't been down there, I highly suggest taking a day or two and enjoying this area.

We drove in to our camp site on Friday night, which is right next to the picture of the water fall/rapids that I will post here. On Saturday morning we got up and hiked the last 2 miles into the city where we met some pretty cool people and hung out for a while. After hiking back to the truck, we headed out but, stopped along the way for a hike over to another water fall that ended up not being a good idea so, we didn't get all the way there. This ended up be a much needed relaxing weekend away.

I'll try to get more pictures up later if anyone wants them but, here are a few teasers.

[OrangeCrush]

Awesome pics Camp,
Might take the 2 kids there next year!

[Camp]

Opps, I forgot the waterfall pic I was talking about where we camped. Here it is.

[old_man]

We ran Scofield on Sunday. While the sign says the trail is closed, it is not. We got lucky and met a guy coming up that way and asked. The sign at the bottom says its open, the sign at the top says its closed.

It was really beautiful up there. It was muddy on the Crested Butte side but not raining, but once we hit the top, it started a constand heavy drizzle. Coming down was a bit slick on the narrow section and with the full width, the backend slid towards the edge a few times. I will try and download some pix tonight.

[Dallas Lemon]

I, too love that area. It is so beautiful in the fall. McClure Pass is breathtaking when the leaves are turning. I haven't been that way in the fall for a while and I need to make a visit!

[Funrover]

I really want to do that trail It is on my list!! It is a beautiful trail Please post more pics when you can!

[Camp]

I really want to do that trail It is on my list!! It is a beautiful trail Please post more pics when you can!


I'll try to get some more up today. I'm swamped at work but, should be able resize and load some this afternoon.

:thumbsup:

[zkeys]

Great relaxing trail!! When I do make it out to Colorado that is the area that I usually call home. My good friend's family has a cabin just outside of Redstone and we usually run the Crystal/Lead King/Schofield trails every year. Great fishing between Lizard Lake and Crystal! My wife and I got engaged at the top of the Lead King Basin road, right next to a large pile of bear shat :D

[Camp]

OK, a few more pictures of the trip. I got swamped yesterday and only have a few minutes today. Stupid jobs always getting in the way of everything :D

[Camp]

A few more.

[LoopiJeepGirl]

Beautiful pictures Chad.....Glad you 2 had a great time......:D

[Camp]

Beautiful pictures Chad.....Glad you 2 had a great time......:D


We need to get a group together and go back down there for an entire weekend. That place is something else.

[Steve]

We need to get a group together and go back down there for an entire weekend. That place is something else.

Kathy and I will be there. :thumbsup:

[fire_girl3]

Thanks for taking me Camp!!! I had sooo much fun! And it was truly a sight to see. The mountains and rivers were amazing! I would definately go again! :D

[Camp]

Kathy and I will be there. :thumbsup:


Maybe next time I won't have to wheel the dually :evil:

[Eric]

Kathy and I will be there. :thumbsup:
Me too :beer:

[Wally]

http://colorado4x4.org/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=7149&d=1190901125


WOW :drool: You must work out :flipoff2:

[Elk]

Me too :beer:

Us too!

[Camp]

WOW :drool: You must work out :flipoff2:

Are you lookin' at my bum? You bum looker...

[Funrover]

Great pics!!!!! I need to get out to that trail!

[fire_girl3]

Are you lookin' at my bum? You bum looker...



Ha ha... I took the pic for the scenery, I swear! :flipoff2:

[ThePagan]

Ha ha... I took the pic for the scenery, I swear! :flipoff2:

One persons scenery is another persons... ah well you get the point. :shrug: