Trail riding with the family

[swademaster]

I finally got to do some trail riding and camping in Rampart Range with my family (Dad, brother, and son) last weekend. We didn't get to ride as much as I hoped we would. My son is still learning and I think was a little scared yet from his crash last fall. My brother did good, since he has only been riding for a few months. Even my dad did good, for being an old guy.

Here's a few pics.

The newer riders.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/swademaster/June2009140.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/swademaster/June2009173.jpg

Blake, Pa, and Buck
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/swademaster/June2009144.jpg

The rides
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/swademaster/June2009165.jpg

Scenery
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/swademaster/June2009146.jpg

Found this embedded in a rock
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/swademaster/June2009136.jpg

[Devaclis]

Dude, that is awesome. Where is that area at? I have only been on the main green trail so far but I am looking for some terrain JUST like that for the Pie to ride on.

[McVaaahhh]

Looking good Wade! :up:

[swademaster]

That is Jackson Creek Road (OHV road) that goes by Jackson Creek Campground. It will connect with Watson Park Road and then into Dakan Road, eventually making a loop back to Rampart Range Road. Watson Park Road is a little bit rougher and steeper, but not too bad. I've been on Dakan road in the truck before, and it's not too bad either.

The only other trail we road was 649, Trout Creek, from the south end. The map shows it as a grren trail, but when we met 650 and turned around it was markas a blue trail. On the North end of 649, it is marked as a black trail. I rode this trail with two up, Blake was riding in front of me. I don't think I will ever try that again.

[Devaclis]

Thanks for the info!! Man, I wish I was around here as a kid. I bet they had fun :)

[Bueller]

Dude, that is awesome. Where is that area at? I have only been on the main green trail so far but I am looking for some terrain JUST like that for the Pie to ride on.
Gonna be up there this weekend again, you should come up and I can show you these places.

[UglyDogRacing]

Jackson Creek Rd is the place to go if you want to avoid all the mayhem and the helmet-less quad-riding morons that normally congregate along powerline. Some great trails and terrain down there.

[dchd1130]

I have only been on the main green trail so far but I am looking for some terrain JUST like that for the Pie to ride on.

You have no idea what your missing. Power line is ok if your there during the week when no one else is, but Rampart has so much more to offer. Park in the jacksons creek area, and most all of the trails in that area are a blast.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

Nice report wade...what kinda dirty did you get the XR or the Yami?

[sugarrey]

Man that looks like fun....trail riding with friends and family!

[swademaster]

Nice report wade...what kinda dirty did you get the XR or the Yami?


Neither. I was riding the CR that is borrowed from a friend. The Yamaha XT is my Dad's.

[Sortarican]

I want flames on my bike too.:headbang:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/swademaster/June2009173.jpg




Gonna be up there this weekend again, you should come up and I can show you these places.

When and where?
I've been working on the KLX and might have it ready for the trails this weekend. Though I'd have to trailer it.

[Bueller]

When and where?
I've been working on the KLX and might have it ready for the trails this weekend. Though I'd have to trailer it.
We will be going up Thurs. night, will be there all weekend. Probably 6 or so mi. up Rampart Range Road, past the overlook on the left. PM me your # and I can text you the location once we set up. The white GMC with the "weekender" toyhauler. Nate' will be there all weekend since she doesn't ride dirt (yet). But be warned she is armed :lol:

[UglyDogRacing]

We will be going up Thurs. night, will be there all weekend. Probably 6 or so mi. up Rampart Range Road, past the overlook on the left. PM me your # and I can text you the location once we set up. The white GMC with the "weekender" toyhauler. Nate' will be there all weekend since she doesn't ride dirt (yet). But be warned she is armed :lol:


are you going to be riding Sat afternoon? i may come up

[Devaclis]

I will be up there this weekend I will text you when I know I am heading up.

[Bueller]

are you going to be riding Sat afternoon? i may come up
Oh yea, usually tear up a morning ride and then do lunch and relax a bit and head out again in the afternooner, gonna be exploring a bit too.


I will be up there this weekend I will text you when I know I am heading up.
Cool, I'll have the SUMO with me too, so you know if I can ride it on slicks it can't be too hard :lol:
Seriously you will shit when you see these trails:hump:

[Sortarican]

I will be up there this weekend I will text you when I know I am heading up.

Let me know if and when you head up Dana.

[BeoBe]

nice pics, does look like an awesome place to ride.. makes me want my dirt bike back