Roaring Fork Valley trail conditions

**knumbskull** · 05-06-2010, 08:30 AM

Boy Scout looks dry but I haven't ridden it yet. I would be surprised if it wasn't good to go. Forest Hollow on the other hand still looks a little snow covered from I-70. Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is doing a trail day on Boy Scout and Forest Hollow Saturday if anyone is interested.

**JeffreyJim** · 05-06-2010, 12:27 PM

What would be a suggested ride out at Prince Creek? Never ridden it and plan to on my way through G-Wood tomorrow...

Cause the idea of climbing Boy Scout ("backwards"---off 8th) with a 33lbs bike in a 32/32 seems brutal

Thanks!

**Rontele** · 05-06-2010, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by JeffreyJim

What would be a suggested ride out at Prince Creek? Never ridden it and plan to on my way through G-Wood tomorrow...

Cause the idea of climbing Boy Scout ("backwards"---off 8th) with a 33lbs bike in a 32/32 seems brutal

Thanks!

I have always parked at the cattle grate, ridden the road or the singletrack immediately to your left until you reach the top (which is a ranch with a large wooden gate). The singletrack drops off the right hand side (if you are riding uphill). Follow that singletrack until it spits you out at the road. Ride down the road and look for a branch that offshoots to the right. Turn right and follow as it traverses the hillside kind of N/NW. When you see some trails dropping down to your left, enter and have fun as you ride the "downhill only" trail.

**funkendrenchman** · 05-06-2010, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by JeffreyJim

What would be a suggested ride out at Prince Creek? Never ridden it and plan to on my way through G-Wood tomorrow...

Cause the idea of climbing Boy Scout ("backwards"---off 8th) with a 33lbs bike in a 32/32 seems brutal

Thanks!

What time are you riding? I might be able to ride there around 11:00AM if the weather looks good.

**JeffreyJim** · 05-06-2010, 04:24 PM

Not sure. Most likely 3ish.

We should get out and ride soon though...

**shimstack** · 05-06-2010, 10:05 PM

OK fork roarers, any guesses on when gubment ('mass to ass) will be ready this year? Still a lot of snow up high? I have a fever. The only cure is more government trail.

**funkendrenchman** · 05-06-2010, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by shimstack

OK fork roarers, any guesses on when gubment ('mass to ass) will be ready this year? Still a lot of snow up high? I have a fever. The only cure is more government trail.

June 19th? It's closed for elk calving until about that time.

**grskier** · 05-07-2010, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by funkendrenchman

June 19th? It's closed for elk calving until about that time.

That date sounds about right...

it'll be a while before anything on that aspect is rideable. heck, Highline even has snow on it still.

**knumbskull** · 05-07-2010, 08:13 AM

Boyscout is dry top to bottom. Any info on the Snowmass Rim trail?

**Nitro** · 05-07-2010, 09:00 AM

Rim Trail is still wet on the N-facing slopes.

I will be at Prince Creek around 4 ish today. It is riding sweet. PM me if anyone is game.

**skideeppow** · 05-07-2010, 09:09 AM

yeah i rode up from rio grand bike path to prince creek via the narly single track last night, what a grind, that single track is super steep.
Super dry and in great shape.

**Nitro** · 05-07-2010, 09:41 AM

Remember...Elk Camp Gondola opens the 19th of June!

**funkendrenchman** · 05-07-2010, 09:46 AM

I'll be at Prince Creek tomorrow morning at 10:30 if anyone wants to ride.

gunit130 · 05-13-2010, 07:00 AM

Did it rain/snow much in Carbondale/Glenwood?

Is that Red Hill area riding?

**funkendrenchman** · 05-17-2010, 10:13 PM

Anyone wanna go to GJ Thursday morning and return by 3 PM Friday? The weather is looking nice!

**grskier** · 05-18-2010, 08:06 AM

I'm guessing after this storm the Rim will need to dry out a day or so??? Anyone up there recently?

Can't go Funken, but have fun.

**Nitro** · 05-18-2010, 08:26 AM

Road Rim Trail yesterday evening. It is $$$$$$. Remember its closed at Sinclair Rd, but up to that point....ENJOY!

**grskier** · 05-18-2010, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Nitro

Road Rim Trail yesterday evening. It is $$$$$$. Remember its closed at Sinclair Rd, but up to that point....ENJOY!

You rode by the house and didn't tell me

I'll try to get up there if it doesn't rain by the end of my day.

**funkendrenchman** · 05-18-2010, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Nitro

Road Rim Trail yesterday evening. It is $$$$$$. Remember its closed at Sinclair Rd, but up to that point....ENJOY!

Short and sweet.

**grskier** · 05-19-2010, 10:26 AM

Rim was money last night... will probably be good Friday late or Saturday after this rain.

I'd have to imagine High Line Low Line will be good.... Village bound maybe for Chili and Brew?

**funkendrenchman** · 05-21-2010, 02:22 PM

Smuggler and the backside to Hunter Creek is ready. There's just one down tree and one snowy patch.

**grskier** · 05-21-2010, 03:46 PM

Cool, I'd have to imagine the crew will be getting up there soon.

**grskier** · 06-06-2010, 01:52 PM

Ditch -> Connector -> Village Bound was good today, weekend and didn't see another soul.

Connector has some muddy spots from some springs coming up. Village bound is a little rough in spots but overall very good.