Difficulty Ratings

Easy
Somewhat maintained. Road rough but passable with stock 4wd. 4wd may be needed in spots.
Moderate
Minimal maintenance with difficult terrain. Requires 4wd to get clear through. Driving skills should be above novice level.
Difficult
These trails are never maintained except as required for passage. Vehicular damage a possibility for stock vehicles. Low gears and high clearance usually needed. Experienced driver essential.
Extreme
At least one solid locker, large tires, and experienced driver needed. Vehicular damage is likely.

Calendar

2010 Off-Road Trips
Date Meeting Place/Time Location Difficulty Leader
Mar 14Red Rocks Safeway - 11:30 amHackett Gulch Easy ModerateMike Borum
Apr 11Red Rocks Safeway - 10:00 amRainbow FallsEasy ModerateMike Borum
Apr 25Red Rocks Safeway - 7:30 amChinamans GulchEasy DifficultBob Novak
May 1-2Matt GarageCummins SwapMatt Dodds
May 23Southgate Starbucks - 8:00 amEagle Rock Scouting tripEasy ModerateBob Novak
June 13thTBAEagle RockEasy ModerateBob Novak
Jun 17-20Gunnison, COCOHVCO workshopCorey Corbett
Jun 27Red Rocks Safeway - 7:30 amChinamans Gulch Easy DifficultMike Borum
Jul 10-11Southgate IHop - 6:00 amBlanka Peak CampingModerate DifficultMac McClung
Jul 18TBAReward TripBob Novak
Jul 23-25CampsiteHoly CrossModerate DifficultPaul Beaudean
Jul 31-Aug 7SilvertonAll for Fun JamboreeMile-Hi jeep club
Aug 8Annual Club PicnicFox Run ParkRob Kaplan
Aug 15North Wal-MartSpring CreekModerate DifficultMike Borum
Aug 22Trail HeadRed ConeEasy ModerateRob Cooper
Sept 4-6CampsiteIron ChestModerate Difficult Paul Beaudean
Sep 19Southgate Starbucks - 8:00 amFall Colors TripEasyDave Peaslee
Sep 29-Oct 3North Wal-Mart - 8:00 amMoabExtremeMike Borum


Additional Information
Required items for a run are: four-wheel drive vehicle in good repair, valid driver's license, registration and insurance, seat belts, fire extinguisher, full size spare tire, jack, lug wrench, tow hooks or clevis, first aid kit, water and basic tools. Requirements for membership are participation on 2 club runs and 1 meeting, and 3 club member's sponsorships.

The designated trip leader reserves the right to refuse participation of any guest or member on any club-sponsored trip. Rigs must meet minimum equipment requirements for the terrain and difficulty rating of the trail. Because of unforeseen events and or weather conditions, all scheduled trips are subject to change on short notice. Therefore, anyone who wants to participate in a scheduled trip should contact the trip leader via email prior to the meeting time/date.