colorado ride in june

nomadmike05 · 02-06-2010, 12:32 PM

I am in the process of planning a trip to Colorado in the beginning of June. I do have some routes mapped out of the following rides: Rocky Mountain N.P., Poudre Canyon, San Juan Skyway – Million Dollar Highway, Unaweep, Black Canyon N.P., and Independence. Does anyone one have any input in regards to theses rides, time of year, weather or any other helpful information.

landman · 02-06-2010, 01:37 PM

early june is pretty early in the year for some of the high country
you are talking about.better dress warm !!!

cactusjack · 02-06-2010, 03:32 PM

Yep, you could easily get snowed on in June in some of those areas of Colorado.

toophun · 02-07-2010, 01:38 AM

I did that ride end of June last summer. Great trip, passes pretty chilly, and remember to have rain gear handy. I switched out gear and helmets more than I stopped for gas. Oh ya, check ADV site, there's alot of CO. boys on there.

audiogooroo · 02-07-2010, 12:08 PM

You have selected some amazing rides! It will be a dream trip for sure!
As others have said, be prepared for every type of weather. The high mountain passes will be cold, even in the middle of the day, but as you descend in altitude you could quite rapidly find yourself in 85 -90 degrees. In early June, there may still be some snowy spots on the road, or ice in the morning that froze overnight from the previous days snow melt. Just take care and you'll be fine.
By Independence, if you mean Independence Pass, it's possible that it won't be open in early June. It usually is, but it totally depends on how our late Winter and Spring snows shape up this year, and that's a bit of a crap shoot. Some of our heaviest snowfall occurs in March and April.
Keep us posted on your plans and perhaps some of the Colorado Contingency can join you for some of these amazing miles.

**Jared** · 02-07-2010, 08:23 PM

The southwest region will be having their regional rally in Cortez CO on June 14-16. That is very close to the San Juan Skyway – Million Dollar Highway. You ought to consider stopping and saying hi.

pronghorn · 02-09-2010, 01:01 AM

All of the above

mobandy78 · 02-10-2010, 01:24 PM

The million dollar highway is an amazing drive. I'm jealous you're going.

I was on the M.D.H in mid July, and there was still snow in some places. Not any on the roads, but off the roads, there was still some around. I took a 4x4 road that had 10 ft. drifts on either side it.

ells · 02-15-2010, 09:59 PM

It is often a struggle to get Trail Ridge (crossing Rocky Mt NP) open by Memorial Day. Here's a pic I took last year on the second weekend in June.

Definitely try to join us in Cortez on the 14th.

audiogooroo · 02-15-2010, 11:07 PM

That is such a great picture Ells!

landman · 02-16-2010, 01:55 PM

that ellis picture should get our point across better then all our words of advice.

**Jared** · 02-16-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ells

It is often a struggle to get Trail Ridge (crossing Rocky Mt NP) open by Memorial Day. Here's a pic I took last year on the second weekend in June.

Definitely try to join us in Cortez on the 14th.

Wow! What a great pic!

What's the elevation on this road?

ells · 02-19-2010, 09:51 PM

At that point it is just over 12,000 ft ASL. I believe it has the distinction of being the highest continuous paved road in the US

dennisbailey · 02-20-2010, 10:32 PM

Durango and Teluride are great. There are several loops up there that are amazing. Where ever you go in the Rockies you won't go wrong. Enjoy.

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toophun Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 272	colorado ride in june I did that ride end of June last summer. Great trip, passes pretty chilly, and remember to have rain gear handy. I switched out gear and helmets more than I stopped for gas. Oh ya, check ADV site, there's alot of CO. boys on there.
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02-07-2010, 12:08 PM	#5
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	colorado ride in june You have selected some amazing rides! It will be a dream trip for sure! As others have said, be prepared for every type of weather. The high mountain passes will be cold, even in the middle of the day, but as you descend in altitude you could quite rapidly find yourself in 85 -90 degrees. In early June, there may still be some snowy spots on the road, or ice in the morning that froze overnight from the previous days snow melt. Just take care and you'll be fine. By Independence, if you mean Independence Pass, it's possible that it won't be open in early June. It usually is, but it totally depends on how our late Winter and Spring snows shape up this year, and that's a bit of a crap shoot. Some of our heaviest snowfall occurs in March and April. Keep us posted on your plans and perhaps some of the Colorado Contingency can join you for some of these amazing miles. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-07-2010, 08:23 PM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	colorado ride in june The southwest region will be having their regional rally in Cortez CO on June 14-16. That is very close to the San Juan Skyway – Million Dollar Highway. You ought to consider stopping and saying hi. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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02-09-2010, 01:01 AM	#7
pronghorn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 213	colorado ride in june All of the above
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02-10-2010, 01:24 PM	#8
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	colorado ride in june The million dollar highway is an amazing drive. I'm jealous you're going. I was on the M.D.H in mid July, and there was still snow in some places. Not any on the roads, but off the roads, there was still some around. I took a 4x4 road that had 10 ft. drifts on either side it. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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02-15-2010, 09:59 PM	#9
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	colorado ride in june It is often a struggle to get Trail Ridge (crossing Rocky Mt NP) open by Memorial Day. Here's a pic I took last year on the second weekend in June. Definitely try to join us in Cortez on the 14th.
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02-15-2010, 11:07 PM	#10
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	colorado ride in june That is such a great picture Ells! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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02-16-2010, 01:55 PM	#11
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	colorado ride in june that ellis picture should get our point across better then all our words of advice. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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02-19-2010, 09:51 PM	#13
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	colorado ride in june At that point it is just over 12,000 ft ASL. I believe it has the distinction of being the highest continuous paved road in the US
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02-20-2010, 10:32 PM	#14
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	colorado ride in june Durango and Teluride are great. There are several loops up there that are amazing. Where ever you go in the Rockies you won't go wrong. Enjoy. __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work.
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