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re: Road Trip - NF Road Camping & Scenic Drives Between Colorado Springs & SLC
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:34 pm to 8thyearsenior
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:34 pm to 8thyearsenior
After canceling Italy, Florida, and Roatan so far this year this looks like the next trip to get the hell out of town and unplug for a week +. I'll start researching further this week, we'll be looking at late July, what kind of weather and temps would we be looking at on these off the beaten path roads this time of year? Thinking of flying into Denver renting a SUV and heading NW, just the wife and I, late 40's,not interested in getting on the interstate and hauling arse to a certain destination, rather get off the main roads and just drive and stop where we want. Fly fish at lakes or walk in spots on the rivers, hike moderate trails to Falls or lakes, see wildlife, etc. Any recommendations of where to start looking would be greatly appreciated, hope I'm not hijacking your thread OP. TIA
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Posted on 6/28/20 at 4:35 pm to TxWadingFool
No worries, man! We just stopped in Salida, CO before heading to our VRBO. Safe journeys to yall! Spent a little time at the Sand Dunes and man was it packed. Its been years since I've been there though but I've never seen it that packed there.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 11:42 pm to TxWadingFool
For that type trip I would head north to Ft Collins the. Cut west along the Poudre. Beautiful canyon that had a fire a few years ago. Follow it to State Forest State Park which has the largest moose population in the state. From there I’d head over to Steamboat then over to the Flat Tops area. Temps generally will be low to mid 70s during the day then mid 40s at night depending on elevation so basically paradise.
Not sure how much time you have and what the wife is in to but if you just wanna catch trout and be away from people then this is the route.
State Forest State Park has some really cool hikes and dirt roads. RMNP actually runs into it at the back of the Never Summer Range. It’s off the beaten path for most but one of my favorite areas. You’re coming too late to do it but my favorite rafting trip cuts down from Wyoming into Colorado near there.
Not sure how much time you have and what the wife is in to but if you just wanna catch trout and be away from people then this is the route.
State Forest State Park has some really cool hikes and dirt roads. RMNP actually runs into it at the back of the Never Summer Range. It’s off the beaten path for most but one of my favorite areas. You’re coming too late to do it but my favorite rafting trip cuts down from Wyoming into Colorado near there.
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