Tracy Barker

26250

I drove Medano Pass with Colorado Land Cruisers (Colorado Springs) on June 25-26. Road conditions are good, there has been some dozer work on the east side where one can see that it was extremely muddy prior to the USFS and NPS declaring the road "open" in mid June. Also, there appears to have been a lot of sawyer work at the summit and west side due to wind damage--there were MANY trees blown over. Water levels in the creek are average, the deepest crossing I would estimate having been 14-16 inches.

I ran Coal Canyon with a group from Rock Junction (annual 4x4 event hosted by Grand Mesa Jeep Club) on Sunday, June 5, 2022. This road was a fantastic half-day trip and our group really enjoyed hanging out at the overlook.

Low traffic and big panoramic views! I drove this road on Sunday, April 24th with a group from Colorado Land Cruisers (Colorado Springs).

Made the trip down to Texas Creek OHV Area with friends from Colorado Land Cruisers (Colorado Springs). Between WP2 and WP3 there are some narrow spots as that little canyon wash has weathered. Further uphill, at WP5 the road has been "braided" by SxS vehicles trying to avoid the rocks. Pity. Drive over the rocks, it's not difficult--a stock 4x4 in 4LO has no problem with good line selection.

No significant changes, except the road is "braided" by SxS vehicles avoiding the hole at WP3 (they made a bypass). Still among my favorites within the Texas Creek OHV Area.

Short and sweet--if you are there when the wind isn't blowing, then this is an excellent small group campsite.

Nothing changed since the last visit. Great views but often windy on this ridge.

I drove part of Gemini Bridges late Saturday and camped in the designated BLM camping area (Waypoint 5). Sunday morning, I made the trek down to the stone feature for which this road is named. Much of the sand has been blown from the road, exposing more bedrock and few mild steps or ledges. Nothing a stock 4x4 cannot handle.

Easy and scenic morning drive, sunrise colors on the rock was fantastic! This is a worthwhile "side road" when driving Gemini Bridges.

Easter Sunday morning on Surprise Overlook! The road is easy, little has changed since last year. The views are exceptional!

I made a quick run down Bartlett Wash from Blue Hills Road (north of Moab); not a lot has changed but there seems to be more "bedrock" road surface, as if much of the sand has blown away.

I made the short drive and even shorter hike to visit Tusher Tunnel; not a lot of change to the road or the hiking path. Pleasantly surprised how clean the area was on this trip. There were lots of visitors on this date (mid-day Saturday).

I used Dubinky Well Road to get out to connect to Secret Spire and Spring Canyon Point. No significant changes in road conditions--there's little difficulty but use this as a connector to get yourself way out there!

This road was the highlight of my Saturday; I was literally out there all alone...not another soul on the road or at the river overlook.

The road is in good condition; many areas are dry, but those parts that remain in shadow are snow-packed. Use caution on blind curves, and of course watch for on-coming traffic before the multiple (narrow) bridges and tunnels.

The road is in good condition, but many (most) portions were muddy due to snowmelt and runoff. Some areas in shadows remain snow packed. Use caution approaching the blind curves.