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

2011 Off-Road Trips
Date Meeting Place/Time Location Difficulty Leader
May 15thRed Rocks Safeway 7:30 am Slaughterhouse Gulch
Easy Moderate
Dave Peaslee
May 22ndRed Rocks Safeway 8:00 amChinaman Gulch
Moderate Difficult
Fred Haskell
Jun 5thSouthgate Starbucks - 8:00 am Eagle Rock Scout Trip
Moderate Difficult
Bob Novak
Jun 12thNavada House 7:30 am Eagle Rock Work Trip
Moderate Difficult
Matt Dodds
Jun 19thRed Rocks Safeway - 7:30 am Twin Cone
Moderate
Mike Borum
Jun 26thFox Run ParkClub Picnic
N/A
Dave Peaslee
Jul 9th - 10thStarbucks 8:00 am Blanca Camp Trip
Difficult Extreme
Mac McClung
Jul 17thNorth Wal-Mart 7:30 amSpring Creeek
Moderate Difficult
Fred Haskell
Jul 21st - 23rdCampsite (contact leader)Holy Cross
Moderate Difficult
Paul Beaudean
Jul 31st -
Aug 6th
TBARubicon
Moderate Extreme
Bob Novak
Aug 7thNorth Wal-Mart 8:00 amArgentine Pass
Easy Moderate
Sue Fisher
Aug 14thNavada House 7:30 am Reward Trip Metbury
Moderate
Bob Novak
Aug 21stStarbucks 8:00 am Weston/Mosquito Pass
Easy
Mike Borum
Aug 28thRed Rocks Safeway 8:00 am Red Cone
Easy
Rob Cooper
Sep 2nd - 4thCampsite (contact leader)Iron Chest
Moderate Difficult
Paul Beaudean
Sep 11thFour Mile Ranch golf trip
N/A
Mike Borum
Sep 18thTBAFall Colors Run
Easy
Dave Peaslee
Sep 25thRed Rocks Safeway 8:00 am Chinaman Gulch
Moderate Difficult
Fred Haskell
Oct 4th - 9thContact LeaderMoab
Easy Extreme
Mike 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.