The seasonal gates in Fourmile were scheduled to open on the 15th, I'm going to call the ranger and verify that. If so, on either Friday the 27th or Sunday the 29th I'm thinking of going and making a big loop of 311 / 376 / 309. It's a great drive down from Denver on 285 and the trailhead is about 20 minutes from Fairplay. It's an easy area but a lot of fun with stunning views. Most of it is smooth compared to typical Colorado trails, but the final stretch of 376 before Chubb Park is a typical colorado trail with rocks and stuff, but still suitable for any vehicle. We've done all of this in our stock Xterra with no drama. There are old cabins on 311, sand areas, water crossings and lots of rollercoaster whoopdees. There's an old mine remnant on 376 too. The whole thing is full of photo ops.
Anyone interested?
Trailhead at 311 / 285: https://www.google.com/maps/place/38...4d-105.9757402
Old thread from last October with videos in it: http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...Area-Sat-Nov-4