618, another 618er here. From the Nashville area. My brother and I made our first trip out the 7-11th. We are both athletic builds but even though I knew the mountains would be tough we both were not prepared for it. First couple days were a bit rough adjusting to altitude and getting a feel...
What’s the status of admin roads? Are they no use to the public? Looking at some spots in CO. Looks like there are access roads to get to a spot on OnX. I double checked the national forest service interactive map and it shows the road closed as it goes from the private transition on to the...
leaving in a little over a week for my first trip out west for elk. I’m 27, been wanting to go for the last couple years and really decided to make it work this year. Also found out in April that the wife is due in January so that pretty much sealed the deal that I had to make the trip this year.
Thank you for all the info everybody. Now secondarily, I have a 1500 4x4, it’s leveled out and has all terrain tires. Are more aggressive tires needed if things are a bit wet? Obviously not gonna try to mud bog my way through anything just curious about general motorized trail/ road conditions.
I’m looking for some general insight on accessing trails/roads into some the national forest areas or even BLM land in Colorado.
On OnX I can see multiple roads that take you into these areas but often they cross through private land. Some look and/or are labeled as a type of county road...
1st time elk hunter this September. Planning to go the 2nd week of archery finishing up before the muzzleloader hunt starts.
I’m planning to take more of the mobile approach and have the capability to tent out for a night or two if we get on elk.
The most difficult thing I’ve had issues...