Medano Pass, just air down for the sand, and take the river crossings slow, a few sharp rocks in a couple of them. There's a few spots where the stream runs down the trail, can get muddy and slick.
I have a winch but my experience using it was always with other jeepers and not my wife in the vehicle no doubt rolling her eyes. The sand you speak of, chances a winch would be needed? 50/50 or less? Are there trees available for recovery or do I need one of those deadman sand recovery things?
You'll see the sign for Medano Pass right past the large parking lot for the Sand Dunes.
The other trails right there are open and definitely moderate and challenging in spots, would still be a really fun trail ride.
I haven’t done mosquito yet, but live very close. If I’m around when you’re here, I’ll happily join you. There are a bunch of moderate trails in the general area as well. It’s a Jeepers candy store.
Awesome...Thanks, Dan! We've had a lot of fun in the area in our old JKU. Was sad to see it go but looking forward to new trails and adventures.
And I’ll buy the 2nd one. Let me know. I enjoy hanging with Jeep people.
Drove that trail twice last year. We went from Leadville to Alma, then hit Georgia Pass over to Jefferson. Mosquito isn't difficult, a few small parts that you'll drag a skid plate on, but very similar to Ophir with sections of loose shale, but not as pretty as Ophir. Plenty trails to drive on the Alma/Breckenridge side. On the Leadville side, there's a plethora of lakes that one could possibly fish. Not a fisherman so not sure if they're actually good for fishing.
