CO Spring Creek Sunday May 27th

AxleIke · 05-24-2007, 05:05 PM

I'm going up to spring creek this weekend. It probably still has some snow, but should be clearing out.

Meet at Downieville Gas station at 12 noon.

This run is stock to slightly modified friendly. Stock, i don't recomend running boards, and i recomend some experience. If this is your first time out, probably not a good trail for you. But, if you've been out on some dirt roads thus far, this road will be a step up, but not too bad. There are some optional obstacles that are suitable for built rigs.

I run trails in such a way to try and maximize everyone's fun. If you don't wish to drive something, not a problem. If you need advice, or have a question, please don't hesitate to ask! I want everyone to enjoy themselves, and not feel pressured or uneasy. I am excited to meet some new folks, and hang with some of the old ones!

I drive a fairly stock 1987 4runner, it is silver and black. CB Channel 4.

I only ask you bring a lunch, clothes for both hot and cold weather, and a good attitude.

I hope to see some folks up there!

tc · 05-24-2007, 07:56 PM

I wish I was going to be in town! I don't think you'll make it more than a couple miles, but it would be fun!

Spring creek pictures from September: http://4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/ac...21b33d9d6d451a

You might be able to make it to the first obstacle (which has a bypass) - a steep rock slab:

The trail is VERY scenic:

The rock garden at the top is TOUGH, and the bypass (through the trees)isn't so great either:

(although there is no way in hell you're gonna get up there!)

I forget how high the top is, but it is HIGH. My truck would hardly run up there!

The way down kinda sucks, but supposedly there is another way down:

Cmadness · 05-24-2007, 08:21 PM

Sounds like fun. I was looking for something to do on Sunday. It might be pretty clear, I guess we'll see. I doubt we'll make it to the end.

AxleIke · 05-24-2007, 08:23 PM

I think the first and second obstacles will be open.

The third and the rock garden will not be.

AxleIke · 05-24-2007, 08:28 PM

Well, according to CO4x4, the first and second are open. Last two are definetly not.

I'm just looking to get out and play a bit, probably only a couple of miles of trail here, so if you don't feel like spending the gas, i understand. If this is still okay, then sweet. I'm open to some suggestions as well, but not looking to go too far. I'll be posting up another run for next week that i want to save gas for.

Cmadness · 05-24-2007, 08:41 PM

Sounds good to me, I was going to do Slaughterhouse alone, but I rather go with you. Doesn't Cascade Creek connect to Spring? Or Red Elephant Hill is close too. I'll be going mild if ya don't mind.

tc · 05-24-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmadness

I'll be going mild if ya don't mind.

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I'll believe that when I see it!

tc · 05-24-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AxleIke

Well, according to CO4x4, the first and second are open. Last two are definetly not.

4 obstacles?

The first one is the slab, and the last is the Rock Garden right?

What are the other two? I remember one switchback that was a bit interesting (don't have any good pix of it), so maybe that's one - what's the other obstacle?

BTW - the first obstacle is not that bad at all with a front locker....

Cmadness · 05-24-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tc

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I'll believe that when I see it!

Who me? I drive a mall crawler. I always tip-toe over everything.

Ric · 05-24-2007, 09:01 PM

Cmadness,
dont listen to him, with Issac as your spotter, and your driving, you wont have any issues, Issac is one of few I trust as my spotter

but, please hold a monent of silence, for me when your up there

Cmadness · 05-24-2007, 09:08 PM

In your honor Ric I'll be sure to place one front tire on every rock and take a picture of it from every angle.

Ric · 05-24-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmadness

In your honor Ric I'll be sure to place one front tire on every rock and take a picture of it from every angle.

lmao,, that was great, and I aprreciate that

AxleIke · 05-24-2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tc

4 obstacles?

The first one is the slab, and the last is the Rock Garden right?

What are the other two? I remember one switchback that was a bit interesting (don't have any good pix of it), so maybe that's one - what's the other obstacle?

BTW - the first obstacle is not that bad at all with a front locker....

first is the slab.

Second is right after the shelf section, at a turn in the road, some rocks, and a couple different lines.

Third is the 180 degree turn with the big rocks.

Fourth is the rock garden.

Cmadness, we will see you there at noon. This will probably be short, but it will still be fun.

Anyone else?

Ric · 05-24-2007, 10:05 PM

Issac,
Id love to wheel with ya again, but Ive got a B-day party/bbq.
IF your able on Monday, let me know.

Jacket · 05-25-2007, 08:38 AM

^Same here. I've got a BBQ in the afternoon/evening, and dirt biking in the morning.

What are you thinking about for next weekend?

- matt

Pest · 05-25-2007, 09:39 AM

This sounds like fun, I'd love to join you on Sunday if you don't mind, lemme know, I'll be there if at all possible!

Cmadness · 05-25-2007, 09:48 AM

Is this still happening or are we going somewhere else. I've been following this on Rising Sun and see the bad news. Yeah gas is through the roof, but the way I see it, it's spring and nothing is going to stop me from hitting the trail no matter where it is.

AxleIke · 05-25-2007, 09:49 AM

everyone is welcome

i believe next weekend is a twin cone run, and a liberty run.

I am working on a monday run as well.

AxleIke · 05-25-2007, 09:50 AM

i am still going. I was hoping to see more response from rising sun. I get around 25mpg, so gas isn't a big deal.

Cmadness · 05-25-2007, 09:58 AM

Ok well I'm down for some fun, if it is short lived though can we try something different instead of just playing in the snow?

05-24-2007, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,561	CO Spring Creek Sunday May 27th I'm going up to spring creek this weekend. It probably still has some snow, but should be clearing out. Meet at Downieville Gas station at 12 noon. This run is stock to slightly modified friendly. Stock, i don't recomend running boards, and i recomend some experience. If this is your first time out, probably not a good trail for you. But, if you've been out on some dirt roads thus far, this road will be a step up, but not too bad. There are some optional obstacles that are suitable for built rigs. I run trails in such a way to try and maximize everyone's fun. If you don't wish to drive something, not a problem. If you need advice, or have a question, please don't hesitate to ask! I want everyone to enjoy themselves, and not feel pressured or uneasy. I am excited to meet some new folks, and hang with some of the old ones! I drive a fairly stock 1987 4runner, it is silver and black. CB Channel 4. I only ask you bring a lunch, clothes for both hot and cold weather, and a good attitude. I hope to see some folks up there! __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive. Last edited by AxleIke : 05-24-2007 at 05:08 PM.

05-24-2007, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,901	I wish I was going to be in town! I don't think you'll make it more than a couple miles, but it would be fun! Spring creek pictures from September: http://4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/ac...21b33d9d6d451a You might be able to make it to the first obstacle (which has a bypass) - a steep rock slab: The trail is VERY scenic: The rock garden at the top is TOUGH, and the bypass (through the trees)isn't so great either: (although there is no way in hell you're gonna get up there!) I forget how high the top is, but it is HIGH. My truck would hardly run up there! The way down kinda sucks, but supposedly there is another way down: __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

05-24-2007, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,561	I think the first and second obstacles will be open. The third and the rock garden will not be. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

05-24-2007, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,561	Well, according to CO4x4, the first and second are open. Last two are definetly not. I'm just looking to get out and play a bit, probably only a couple of miles of trail here, so if you don't feel like spending the gas, i understand. If this is still okay, then sweet. I'm open to some suggestions as well, but not looking to go too far. I'll be posting up another run for next week that i want to save gas for. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

05-25-2007, 08:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jacket Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boulder/Lafayette, CO Posts: 186	^Same here. I've got a BBQ in the afternoon/evening, and dirt biking in the morning. What are you thinking about for next weekend? - matt __________________ 06 Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 V6, TRAC, DAC, OME, ARB, Warn, Demello...

05-24-2007, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cmadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 86	Sounds like fun. I was looking for something to do on Sunday. It might be pretty clear, I guess we'll see. I doubt we'll make it to the end.

05-24-2007, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cmadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 86	Sounds good to me, I was going to do Slaughterhouse alone, but I rather go with you. Doesn't Cascade Creek connect to Spring? Or Red Elephant Hill is close too. I'll be going mild if ya don't mind.

05-24-2007, 09:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,526	Cmadness, dont listen to him, with Issac as your spotter, and your driving, you wont have any issues, Issac is one of few I trust as my spotter but, please hold a monent of silence, for me when your up there

05-24-2007, 09:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cmadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 86	In your honor Ric I'll be sure to place one front tire on every rock and take a picture of it from every angle.

05-24-2007, 10:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,526	Issac, Id love to wheel with ya again, but Ive got a B-day party/bbq. IF your able on Monday, let me know.

05-25-2007, 09:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
Pest Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 348	This sounds like fun, I'd love to join you on Sunday if you don't mind, lemme know, I'll be there if at all possible! __________________ -Pest (Nate) 1985 4Runner 272,xxx miles and still young! 2" lift. 32" x 11.50" BFG A/T's on 15" American Racing Wheels. NEW! - Aussie Locker in the rear! Woo! Rock Crawling puts the FUN in Funeral.

05-25-2007, 09:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
Cmadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 86	Is this still happening or are we going somewhere else. I've been following this on Rising Sun and see the bad news. Yeah gas is through the roof, but the way I see it, it's spring and nothing is going to stop me from hitting the trail no matter where it is.

05-25-2007, 09:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,561	everyone is welcome i believe next weekend is a twin cone run, and a liberty run. I am working on a monday run as well. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

05-25-2007, 09:50 AM	#19 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,561	i am still going. I was hoping to see more response from rising sun. I get around 25mpg, so gas isn't a big deal. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

05-25-2007, 09:58 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cmadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 86	Ok well I'm down for some fun, if it is short lived though can we try something different instead of just playing in the snow?