X-ROADS SINGLETRACK TRAILRIDE 2 October 7-9 '22
From Howard, CO. on the Arkansas River ride over the Continental Divide to a remote mountain campground in the Colorado River watershed, spend the night and ride back a different way.
INCLUDED WITH THE RIDE and MEMBERSHIP:
Day 1 X ROADS SINGLETRACK CLUB TRAILRIDE 2 OUTLINE
Day 2 ride as much Singletrack as possible back to where we started the trailride on the Arkansas River.
Day 3 ride a loop from the river, over a wilderness mountain pass and through a historic mining area, and the Silvercreek section of the Rainbow trail.
CAMPING & LODGING INFO
Rocky Top River Ranch
CAMP in HOWARD on the Arkansas River at the ROCKY TOP RIVER RANCH
CAMPING ON FRIDAY NIGHT
Club Membership in $425 in 2022 and includes your 1st ride.
2nd and subsequent rides are only $299 in '22
A Family member may ride with a club members for only $249
Sign Up X Roads Trailride 2
RIDE WEBSITE: Advtours.com/x-roads-trail-ride/
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- From Howard, CO to the other side of the Divide and back.
- Up to 25 riders. 3 days riding. 3 routes
- Meals and Luggage portage
From Howard, CO. on the Arkansas River ride over the Continental Divide to a remote mountain campground in the Colorado River watershed, spend the night and ride back a different way.
- Ride Friday to Sunday.
- 3 days of riding.
- Show up on Thursday Oct 6
- Outstanding Rocky Mountain Singletrack.
- Singletrack to overnight on the other side of the Divide on Day 1.
- Camping.
- Luggage portage.
- Day 2 ride back to Howard on outstanding Singletrack trails.
- Day 3 ride a over a pass thru the Wilderness, to old mines and more Singletrack.
- Limited to up to 25 riders.
- The Club insists everyone use the Buddy System.
- These are somewhat challenging routes not suitable for Novices.
- You do Not need Graham Jarvis type skills, but you do need some skills.
- Why are these called X-Roads Trailrides?
- Because there near where the Crossroads of the Rockies are in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
INCLUDED WITH THE RIDE and MEMBERSHIP:
- This Club Trailride will include BBQ and beverages on arrival Thursday.
- Breakfast Friday and Saturday and a Banquet and beverages on Sunday.
- Meals not provided are available at a local restaurant or in town.
- Camping Reservations for 4 Days.
- Friday night camping fee is included with ride
- Gear portage
- Chase truck
- Local Support
- Phone compatible GPS Tracks
- Ride with GPS Club Membership
- T-Shirt
- Ride Maps not suitable for navigation
- Camaraderie of Like-minded individuals.
- An epic 3 days of riding almost 300 miles you wouldn’t put together on your own.
Day 1 X ROADS SINGLETRACK CLUB TRAILRIDE 2 OUTLINE
- Camp at the Arkansas River on arrival at the private campground on Thursday.
- On Friday Day 1 ride a majority Singletrack trail for 100 miles to a campground on the other side of the mountains for Friday night.
- Fuel available for purchase on the trail at 75 miles.
- Club will portage your gear.
Day 2 ride as much Singletrack as possible back to where we started the trailride on the Arkansas River.
- Fuel available in town
- End up back at the staging area where your truck is parked.
Day 3 ride a loop from the river, over a wilderness mountain pass and through a historic mining area, and the Silvercreek section of the Rainbow trail.
- Ride singletrack and a river road back to the Arkansas River and the campground
- Remote 95 mile loop. Carry a quart if necessary.
CAMPING & LODGING INFO
Rocky Top River Ranch
CAMP in HOWARD on the Arkansas River at the ROCKY TOP RIVER RANCH
- PAY FOR YOUR OWN CAMPING RESERVATIONS FROM THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT. (FRIDAY IN THE MOUNTAINS IS INCLUDED WITH THE RIDE )
- YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY TO LEAVE YOUR TRUCK SECURELY PARKED AT THE CAMPGROUND ON FRIDAY NIGHT WHEN WE STAY IN THE MOUNTAINS.
- The Club has asked that most of the campground be reserved.
- Motel rooms and cabins are available to reserve until August 1
- Call Rocky top and reserve your space as soon as possible.
- X-ROADS TRAILRIDE OCTOBER 6-9 2022
- Sunday Night option would be OCT 9
- PHONE: 719-942-3811
- Website LINK: https://rockytopriverranch.com/
- Full-hookup RV sites
- Truck & tent sites
- Picnic tables
- Motel rooms and cabins are available to reserve until August 1st
- Free WIFI
- Clean bathrooms & showers
- Firewood & ice for sale
- Pavilion
- Next to the Arkansas River
- Restaurant onsite:
- Riverside Cafe
CAMPING ON FRIDAY NIGHT
- Friday Night the club will portage your overnight gear to the campground in the mountains.
- We will camp at a remote mountain campground with water and outhouses.
- You will need a tent or you could have someone you know drive your RV to the campground.
- The Club will supply dinner Friday night and breakfast Saturday morning.
- A moderate amount of adult beverages are included Friday night.
- Camping Fee is Included is Friday Night
- Ride with GPS Tracks will be emailed 2 weeks before the ride date
Club Membership in $425 in 2022 and includes your 1st ride.
2nd and subsequent rides are only $299 in '22
A Family member may ride with a club members for only $249
Sign Up X Roads Trailride 2
RIDE WEBSITE: Advtours.com/x-roads-trail-ride/
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