Miller Rock Sat 10/27 or Sun 10/28?

[Jim]

I've yet to visit the recently opened trail set at Miller Rock. Anyone interested for this weekend?

Saturday looks to be clear and ~72 in FoCo
Sunday looks to be cloudy in the AM and about 10F cooler (~60).

My choice would be for Sat.

Interest?

If T-33a would want to be tacked onto the hit list - I'd be open for that (possibly via the southern end to shave Bunce time - TBD).

[cnstaco]

I have to work on Saturday, but if it ends up Sunday I might be in.

[Tom]

Proctoring a ham exam Sat. and installing new speakers in the rig Sun along with other chores.

[open_circuit]

definitely maybe considering it.

[PaveLow]

I'm good to go either day but will need to be off the trail and home by 4 if it's Saturday.

[open_circuit]

Wife says I can go. Either day works.

[Jim]

My pref is for Sat simply due to temps though I'll say we'll pick the day that can have the larger group..

Pipe up folks if you have a definite choice and we'll get it called.

Does anyone want to run a different trail after Miller (if there's time and interest after Miller)?

Also, at this point I'm considering exiting via the entrance and not going all of the way down to the camp's exit. Any preference?

So, my pref for the run is to visit the newly opened section of trail. It might be nice to scramble atop the rock for some 360 degree views. As for trails to the south or trails to the north - whatever the group wishes.

[Java]

I could make a Sunday run, I've never run Miller Rock but Matt says it's the best trail on the Front Range. As I understand it there is just one major obstacle, a notched rock near a dropoff, but the whole thing is fun.

I think this is the spot everyone talks about:

[open_circuit]

I haven't run this trail yet either. The obstacle looks pretty intimidating in the videos I've seen. Curious what it looks like on person.

[Jim]

The obstacle is credible.

On the way in, the driver has the extra visual of the edge of the trail / downslope, but down is basically easy and of little technical issue.

IMO, the path out and up is more serious - though, like James (narrow CJ5 with short wheelbase) did the last we were there - a winch line as a safety measure is reasonable. Decent articulation helps. Rear locker is nice to have. Long wheelbase, while making the turn more difficult, makes the uphill a bit smoother. Wheelstands are almost certain.

About 50 feet before the obstacle is a parking spot for perhaps three vehicles if folks want to drive much of the trail but don't wish to process the obstacle and recently opened section of trail.

[Jim]

Paul previously posted:

[Tazer]

I’m down for Saturday!

[FCR Rubi]

Never done Miller before. Think my stock ZR2 could handle it?

[Jim]

There are sections where pin striping would be a concern. I've not been to the recently opened trails, which are in the trees. It'd need to get past the obstacle down to the river.

[FCR Rubi]

Jim previously posted:

[cnstaco]

Jim, if I wasn’t working Saturday I’d be a 100%, that obstacle looks like a fun challenge to me. I’m probably 50% for Sunday only because after working 60hrs this week I’m not sure I’ll have the motivation. I’ll keep an eye on this post to see how it plays out.

[Jim]

Thx for that. I'm wanting to make a decision so folks can plan. I'm going to re-read and decide.

EDIT: Sunday.

I set the time as 9am at Lyons. If a bit later would be desired, we could make it 930.

Planned thread:
www.FrontRange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?27112

Calendar RSVP:
www.FrontRange4x4.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2018-10-28&e=983&c=1

[Jim]

open_circuit previously posted:

[Jim]

Tazer previously posted:

[open_circuit]