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4x4runner 01-31-2002, 04:49 PM we want to go run some trails in montrose, but we dont know anything about them. what kind of rig does it take? how difficult are they....compared to Indy. Also, if someone could list some of the trails in order of difficulty that would be great. It would be better for us to run these so we can avoid the zoo in moab. thnx-greg :beer: Mcstiff 01-31-2002, 05:08 PM Clutch Creek 7, Cactus Ridge 8, Calamity Canyon 8, Die Trying 10. Uncompahgre national forrest is where all these trails are located along with some easier ones that are not in Montrose. Go to www.4x4trails.net and search for Uncompahgre under the USFS selection. Bill Collins 01-31-2002, 06:48 PM i stayed a week at uncompahgre forest in sept.i saw lots of trials,but did not have my truck with me.i will be going again and will tow my this time:D Jtisdale 01-31-2002, 07:13 PM I ran scratch & dent in Montrose with 33s and lockers F/R and didn't need to winch. It is the least difficult of the extreme trails there but lots of fun. No body damage if you are careful. Supposedly there are five extreme trails, do a google search for montrose and off road and one site lists order of difficulty. Although Die Tryin is the most extreme, Topless was unrunable when we were there due to a huge washout. I turned around at the hole that you could put a dump truck in. Johnathan Jtisdale 01-31-2002, 07:16 PM Here's a link to our trip, mine is the white defender 90. http://www.d-90.com/trail/scratch.html Johnathan scwafish 01-31-2002, 08:22 PM I went there for the Warn RCCs and thought the trails were GREAT. I want to go back and goof off. There was a 4x shop in Grand Junction that was around a lot, and the muffler shop in town was owned by hardcore wheelers, also saw AORs toy truck there. Have fun! 66CJdean 01-31-2002, 08:46 PM I don't remember how to spell it but the offroad shop was McPherson offraod. Get a hold of them because they were very helpful during the RCC there last year. There is some really cool and some nasty stuff there. If you go get some shots to post. Here are a few I have. http://www.respite.org/images/cj66dean/montrosejole4.jpg http://www.respite.org/images/cj66dean/montrosejole2.jpg http://www.respite.org/images/cj66dean/montrosekevin1.jpg Lance 01-31-2002, 09:09 PM http://www.pirate4x4.com/trailreports/warnrcc_2000/saturday/Image024.jpg Here are some pics of Calamity, Cactus, and Die Trying. Fun trails! http://www.pirate4x4.com/trailreports/warnrcc_2000/friday/Page.html http://www.pirate4x4.com/trailreports/warnrcc_2000/saturday/Page.html mountain bronco 01-31-2002, 09:20 PM The guys at Mchpherson Off road will definately help you... All the trails are a few miles outside of town, and run in washes that circle around each other... My experience with a TJ trash lock rear 33" MT/Rs Scratch and Dent No problem... enough scare for me Cactus Ridge & Topless, Wish I had 35s and lockers (do now) Die Trying, No chance, boulders the size of my house, 38s and everything that goes along with them. Rocker guards, skidplates absolutly... Thats just my stupid opinion, But I sure going to get people to disagree... Overall a great place to wheel. A few minutes to town, great trails, great weather (except for the dust). Most of trails are unmarked! Go with someone who has been there or a local. Howard inphobic 02-01-2002, 12:52 PM Western Slope wheelers or something like that. Contact them I'm someone there will help lead you around. Atleast that's what I am hoping. We are going out there in september for a week. Might run over to moab to get a trail or two as well. -KC Krawlers Doug K 02-01-2002, 12:57 PM Originally posted by 66CJdean I don't remember how to spell it but the offroad shop was McPherson offraod. Get a hold of them because they were very helpful during the RCC there last year. There is some really cool and some nasty stuff there. If you go get some shots to post. Here are a few I have. http://www.respite.org/images/cj66dean/montrosejole4.jpg http://www.respite.org/images/cj66dean/montrosejole2.jpg http://www.respite.org/images/cj66dean/montrosekevin1.jpg Trevor and Craig are the owners of mcPhereson offroad...they' re AWESOME guys. Helpful and generous to a fault. As for the Pipe Shop fags...well anybody who has a muffler shop put on their lift for them gets the respect they deserve. FULLSIZE 02-01-2002, 02:09 PM hey dean, is the second shot joel going vertical? that looks awesome on their video!:D 4x4Grrl 02-01-2002, 03:21 PM Don't forget to stop by the Red Barn and have a great steak dinner and some Rocky Mountian Oysters. MMmmmmm Yummy... They serve great drinks too :D. | |