Jeep Trails?

[drrice]

Just been going over some topo maps planning next years elk trip to Colorado and I have noticed quite a few jeep trails. Wanting to get away from roads during our elk hunt I am wondering if these are accessible with a normal pickup or are they something not to many pickups could get through?

 

[switchback007]

there are roads that you will need 4 wheel drive for sure. but yes most that I've been on a truck could make it. Some are pretty steep too. I'm not certain that one could get far enough away that there aren't any roads in the south part of Co. Of course the edge of a cliff is different. But there are a lot of freaking roads and a lot of people use them.

 

[HardcoreHunter]

We just left the flat tops, some that say jeep trail a four wheel drive truck is fine, others only a lifted jeep or quad could handle and even some nothing would by a dirt bike

 

[Bar]

This guy gets me almost anywhere.

 

[pacman]

I live within sight of the flat tops. If something is called a "jeep trail" or "high clearance 4x4" road on a map, I would be reluctant to take a "normal pickup" on it. I drive a tacoma with a three inch lift and 32" tires, and there are quite a few roads I avoid. How nice is your truck and do you mind dents and scratches? If it's rifle season, bring chains.

 

[drrice]

Thanks for the input, since we are planning a OTC archery hunt we are trying to avoid as many hunters as possible. I dont mind running into other hunters if they are on foot but dealing with road hunters will drive me crazy

 

[yhudson]

This guy gets me almost anywhere.

That looks like a VERY capable jeep! Is that an OR-Fab tire carrier?

 

[Bar]

I see you know your tire carriers. I built the Jeep 10 years ago. It's a bit used looking now. D60/D44, ARB's, Atlas. LCG suspension etc. I did a lot of rock crawling with it, and then turned it into a fly fishing/hunting Jeep. It's been a good Jeep. Always got me out, and never broke.

The only reason I showed it is the OP asked about Jeep trails. Sometimes it takes a Jeep like this to get through them.

 

[yhudson]

I see you know your tire carriers. I built the Jeep 10 years ago. It's a bit used looking now. D60/D44, ARB's, Atlas. LCG suspension etc. I did a lot of rock crawling with it, and then turned it into a fly fishing/hunting Jeep. It's been a good Jeep. Always got me out, and never broke.

The only reason I showed it is the OP asked about Jeep trails. Sometimes it takes a Jeep like this to get through them.

Not many TJs have a Dana 60! The specs you've given show it is one heck of a build.

Recognizing the tire carrier was like picking your child out of a crowd... I'm one of the owners of the company. If your ever want additional ORF gear you now have a contact.

Yates

 

[Bar]

Thanks for making such a good product. It has never squeaked, rattled, or given me any problems. Sort of install it, and forget it.

 

[SMITTY1HUNTER]

Wilderness areas won't have any roads but may have ten horse trailers at the trailhead. CO needs to close some darn roads I can tell you that!

 

[Bar]

Wilderness areas won't have any roads but may have ten horse trailers at the trailhead. CO needs to close some darn roads I can tell you that!

Never happen. Not everybody who uses them are hunters.

 

[SMITTY1HUNTER]

Never happen. Not everybody who uses them are hunters.

I'm sure it won't either. I can't help but think it's hurting the wildlife, as well as hunters, with so much access. Just how many roads do people need to ride a Jeep up and down on. Don't get me wrong, I love Jeeps and off roading but dang, every good looking mountain you see has a freakin' road going right through it!

 

[Colo4x4XJ]

This book really helps a lot:
http://www.funtreks.com/colorado-books/guide-to-colorado-backroads-4wd-trails-3rd-edition

The term "Jeep Trails" is a very broad one. Some may be just slightly more bumpy dirt roads while others can look like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFC7vM54jDg

 

[Bar]

I'm sure it won't either. I can't help but think it's hurting the wildlife, as well as hunters, with so much access. Just how many roads do people need to ride a Jeep up and down on. Don't get me wrong, I love Jeeps and off roading but dang, every good looking mountain you see has a freakin' road going right through it!

That's the beauty of the wilderness areas. Some take very little hiking to get to, and you'll see no roads in them.

 

[realunlucky]

I'm sure it won't either. I can't help but think it's hurting the wildlife, as well as hunters, with so much access. Just how many roads do people need to ride a Jeep up and down on. Don't get me wrong, I love Jeeps and off roading but dang, every good looking mountain you see has a freakin' road going right through it!

Not like they built those roads in the last couple years almost all are decades old.