T-33 Plane Crash

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4.8/5 (56 reviews)
Allenspark, Colorado (Boulder County)
Last Updated: 08/11/2023

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On June 27th, 1965, United States Air Force Major Currie and 1st Lieutenant Darby veered from their flight path in a Lockheed Martin T-33 trainer jet and crashed into the mountainside in the Arapahoe National Forest. Both crew members lost their lives. Much of the plane is scattered about the mountainside, serving as a memorial for them. This offroad trail takes you within walking distance of the somber scene also known as "The Bunce School Road Plane Crash." Close to Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins, Colorado, this more difficult 4WD trail is popular to run in combination with Bunce School Road, Ironclads, and Middle St. Vrain.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

FR 203 to the T-33 Plane Crash is comprised of dirt and rock with several obstacles, many of which cannot be bypassed. The majority of this trail is tight, with few places to pass opposing vehicles, so always look as far ahead as possible for someone coming towards you. This is an out-and-back trail 1.8 miles in length and is often run with Bunce School Road and Ironclads. This is a great trail for beginners to start expanding into more technical trails.

Trail Reviews

4.8/5 (56)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/16/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Awesome trail that’s just a little challenging in a full-size!
Trail Review: T-33 Plane Crash - Kevin Story
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/24/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Pretty cool trail. There are some narrow spots between trees. Also some pretty fun rock walls, rock gardens and some spots that will test out the flexibility of your vehicle. There are a fair number of turn outs for passing. The plane crash site is pretty neat to see. Looks like most people have left it alone which was nice to see. Nice out and back trail that’s not too long, not too short. I would happily do this trail again sometime.
Trail Review: T-33 Plane Crash - Dan Ochoa
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/18/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

I'd recommend 33s and some armor before running this trail. There are a lot of tight spots between trees. Be very cautious of your roof and body while navigating these. I wouldn't recommend long wheelbase vehicles for this trail. Way too tight in the trees and there are plenty of scraped trees all along the trail. As always the ledges are easier going up than down. I did scrape a skid coming down obstacle 5, due to poor line choice.
Trail Review: T-33 Plane Crash - Kyle
Trail Review: T-33 Plane Crash - Kyle
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/31/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fun trail overall and an exciting offshoot from Bunce. There are numerous large rocks and rocky ledges/shelves you’ll have to crawl over, so go slow, take your time, and make good line choices and you should be fine. There are bypasses for the harder obstacles. High ground clearance, larger tires, armor, and traction devices will make the trip easier and more enjoyable.
Trail Review: T-33 Plane Crash - Alex Roberts
Trail Review: T-33 Plane Crash - Alex Roberts
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/19/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fun trail, but definitely not a good trail for groups. There is only enough room at the end for about 6-7 vehicles and this trail has been extremely busy over the past several years. It's hard to pass people, so just be aware of that before you plans a big group ride.

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