Vail Pass to Red Cliff.

[allrevedup]

Is the trail open from VP to Red Cliff? Last year about this te of year it was closed.

 

[Drewd]

If you are concerned about snow, there should be plenty on the trail to RedCliff from VP.

 

[rhalloran]

http://snow.clubexpress.com/content...id=1980&area_id=4&sl=256861888#search_results

That's making it sound not-so-good. Red Cliff is LOW elevation - it rots out fast.

 

[stingray719]

http://snow.clubexpress.com/content...id=1980&area_id=4&sl=256861888#search_results

That's making it sound not-so-good. Red Cliff is LOW elevation - it rots out fast.

From the groomer report.

I have heard the trip from the National Forest boundary into the Town of Redcliff has melted out and contains long sections of dirt and rock.

 

[AndrettiDog]

Red Cliff is at 8500'. I wouldn't call that "low" but the road coming into Red Cliff gets a lot of sun exposure causing it to be very muddy this time of year. You could walk but it's probably a mile from the water tank into town. There has been a ton of snow in the Vail Pass area but I wouldn't plan on being able to ride into RC. Pack a lunch and ride where it is good.

 

[backcountryislife]

Red Cliff is at 8500'. I wouldn't call that "low" but the road coming into Red Cliff gets a lot of sun exposure causing it to be very muddy this time of year. You could walk but it's probably a mile from the water tank into town. There has been a ton of snow in the Vail Pass area but I wouldn't plan on being able to ride into RC. Pack a lunch and ride where it is good.

8500 is WAY low for CO riding... how many other places do we ride that low in CO? The only other place where we ride that low that I can think of is Grand Lake Town trail, and that comes in late & melts out early as well.

 

[AndrettiDog]

8500 is WAY low for CO riding... how many other places do we ride that low in CO? The only other place where we ride that low that I can think of is Grand Lake Town trail, and that comes in late & melts out early as well.

How many towns are above 8500? I wasn't talking about riding conditions. There really isn't any riding right around RC. That's why I suggested not riding in for lunch and staying high. BTW, Rabbit Ears is only about 1000' higher at the parking area.

 

[milehighassassin]

Give Mango's a call
http://www.mangosmountaingrill.com/

I'm pretty sure they will come and pick you up and take you back. I know they used to offer that service.

 

[stingray719]

Give Mango's a call
http://www.mangosmountaingrill.com/

I'm pretty sure they will come and pick you up and take you back. I know they used to offer that service.

WOW, thats cool wish I had known about that early this year....lol.

 

[Kid Rock]

Nova guides was jamming last week in camp hale. trail was in good shape last wed.

 

[skywagon]

Good restaurant at Nova Guides also. I would guess that the railroad trail to RC from Camp Hale is still rideable.
Ron

 

[AndrettiDog]

Good restaurant at Nova Guides also. I would guess that the railroad trail to RC from Camp Hale is still rideable.
Ron

Yep, but you still have to ride down the main street from the east end of town.