Aaron James, better known as RamV in the offroad world, describes how he turned his bone stock 2001 Dodge Ram Offroad Edition into a one of a kind trail rig that has run hardcore trails all over the U.S. and parts of Canada. His truck has even participated several times in a long distance run-what-ya-brung trail rides where drivers steer their vehicles along the highway between offroad destination...
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Brush Creek leads from Highway 135, near Crested Butte, to Castle Creek Road near Aspen. A lack of signage, numerous spurs and icy conditions can make this route difficult to follow. Snowfields often block the pass throughout the year. Check at the district office for road conditions before using this route. The first five miles from Highway 135 are passable by a two-wh...
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Though comparatively little know by the outside world, the Foresthill Divide Road is rich in the history that characterizes the Gold Rush region. Along this route, which predates the Gold Rush itself, are the echoes of Indians, emigrants to Cali...
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For the next 32 miles take a step back in time as the Red Gulch/ Alkali National Back Country Byway highlights many different kinds of transportation used to explore the Bighorn Basin. Near each of the two entrances to this historic route you will see a National Back Country Byway kiosk. It provides historical information about the byway as well as road conditions. Please take all necessary s...
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I had to replace the fan clutch on my motor becuase of temperature spikes and wobbling fan blades. Just be sure the clutch is what is wobbling and not the water pump shaft. To start, disconnect the negative battery terminal and be sure the engine is cool. Be sure to leave the new fan clutch face down (nut up) so that the silic...
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After 130,000 miles of roads, dirt, mud, water, rocks, sticks and time, I needed to replace my factory rubber brake lines. The original ones allowed for a mushy pedal feel under all braking conditions, and after a hard panic stop, I would feel the brakes slipping as the rubber expanded and relieved hydraulic pressure from the calipers. Instead of simply replacing the vulnerable rubber OEM sty...
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Ellis Peak Trail is a moderately difficult 2.5 mile hike at an elevation of 7,800 feet. From the trailhead, the trail steeply ascends via several switch backs under a forested canopy until it reaches the ridge (8,270'). Following the ridge for 1.5 miles, the trail passes through sections of open forests and meadows full of wildflowers. There are also several good views of Lake...
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There is often snow on the road well into July. The lower section of the road receives heavy use, especially on the weekends. This road is very rugged, and in some sections is located in a stream. It climbs well above the timberline and continues for a mile or so, through fields of rocks tinted with a lichen of various colors. This road was built to serve the Montezuma Mine an...
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The town of Crystal is an old mining town and is now somewhat of a ghost town. The Dead horse Mill, or Crystal Mill, a historical landmark, stands next to the Crystal River west of town as a reminder of the mining economy that brought settlers to the region. The mill stands on private property and is not open to the public.The Crystal River Jeep Trail (FDR #314) paralle...
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Jones Park Trail #667 leads the user from Forest Development Road 380/High Drive six miles to a dead end. The trail is open to motorcycle, mountain bike and foot traffic. The trail is moderately difficult and heavily used by motorcycles. Other trails will fork off of this trail.The trailhead is located at the top of High Drive on the west side of the road. The trail lea...
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