Ophir Creek Area?

[Rave]

Anyone familiar with the Ophir Creek Area near Westcliff? Visiting my son in Pueblo next week and was wondering what conditions are like. I realize it is going to be spring riding, just curious what it is like to get out of the lot and to higher ground in that area.

Thanks

 

[Drewd]

http://snow.clubexpress.com/content...id=1980&area_id=2&sl=631449526#search_results


Ophir Creek/Deer Peak Located off Highway 165 near mile marker 11. Watch for the Ohpir Creek Campground sign and turn West about 2 miles to the Trailhead. You can use the upper area near the Gate to turn around and park below the NO PARKING SIGNS!!! Deer Peak can be accessed by Trail C from the Trailhead or take Trail A from the Trailhead to the Gardner Jct. and turn right onto Trail C. Deer Peak offers some fantastic views of the Wet Valley from the towers area on Trail B. Proceed East on Trail B from the top at the towers to the top of Chicken Hill and more vistas await you of the Eastern Plains. Trail D is a short loop trail off Trail C. PLEASE WATCH FOR CROSS COUNTRY SKIERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ON TRAILS A and C.
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Grooming Status Groomed Date Groomed 1/31/2017
Snowfall 0.00 inches in the past 48 hours Estimated Base 24.00 inches
Last Report 2/22/2017 8:46 AM
Grooming Report/Trail Conditions
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Ophir Creek/Greenhorn Road Greenhorn Road follows a 16 mile ridge line with a 2 to 5 mile width. TRAILS: F, G, I, J, K, L, M and N loop off the main Trail E. Trail E runs 16 miles from the Gardner Jct. to the south and ends at the Wilderness Area Boundary,PLEASE STAY OUT OF THIS AREA!!! The side loop trails are made up of old logging cuts and meadows. Many of these side trails have open areas for carving and playing. Viewing areas can be found on Trails G, J, and M and at trails end of E. Trail K is a short cut between trails A and E. Have fun and keep the rubber side down!!!
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Grooming Status Groomed Date Groomed 1/31/2017
Snowfall 0.00 inches in the past 48 hours Estimated Base 24.00 inches
Last Report 2/22/2017 8:51 AM

 

[Drewd]

24 inch base- bring spare A-arms.

If I was in your shoes, I'd consider St. Elmo or a little further North, Cottonwood Pass. Snow not the greatest right now but at least the base there is better.

 

[Rave]

24 inch base- bring spare A-arms.

If I was in your shoes, I'd consider St. Elmo or a little further North, Cottonwood Pass. Snow not the greatest right now but at least the base there is better.

I agree. We were up that way two weeks ago.

With my son's work schedule we can't go much more than an hour out of Pueblo. That 24" base post has been there all winter, so not sure on that accuracy.

Thanks