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CoFam: Jenny Creek 25 August

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#1 ·
Jenny Creek



I'm relitivly new to Jeeps and off roading, but since we got our Jeep several months ago we have been hitting the trails all most every weekend. So far in the Front Range area, Jenny Creek has been my favorite trail. It has a little bit of everything... tight forest road just wide enough to drive through, a good section of rocky trail, one "main" rock obstacle (there is no by pass, but it is very doable, even with stock suspension), nice views and water. Man the water on this trail is great! My last trip up there was at the end of a very wet week as evidenced by the mud puddle pics below (they are on the way to the trail). Even with all that water, I was never concerned about flooding either the engine or the interior of the wife's daily driver. But, driving up (not across) some of the creek is just pure fun!

This trail is so much fun, I'm going to be making the 2+ hour drive from Colorado Springs again so that the rest of my family can experience this trail (my wife and oldest daughter missed out on the fun last time).

Here are some photos from the last time I went. If anyone would like to see video of the trail, I can upload that as well (huge file sizes).

Mud Puddles heading to the trail (hopefully we have these again!)



The first creek crossing, on this trip we had to drive around the truck stuck in the creek. His nose was blocking the trail going across just a little.



Just past that crossing is the toughest part of the trail. With a lift and larger tires you pretty much just drive over it. A stock Jeep will have to "work it" a little more.







The day we went the clouds were really low, so we did not get to see all the scenery, but it's there!



That's a little mountain lake behind us there. There a nice cascade that flows into from the mountain tops.




So what's the CoFam part? CoFam is short for Colorado Families. There are quite a few of us that like to go wheeling with our kids. This means we take it easier and much slower on the trails. We like to stop and taken in the scenery while the kids run around and play. We also take our time at lunch meeting new friends and catching up with old ones.

So, if you are more into hitting the trails hard and testing out just how far you can push your Jeep or how many trails you can do in the area, this run is most likely not for you (but you are still welcome of course!) But, if you are looking for an enjoyable day with families that like the same things you do, you and your kids will have a blast!

So if you would like to join us on this run, here is the meeting and direction info you will need.

Meeting place: Stage Stop Bar and Grill, Rollinsville Colorado
Meeting Time: 9:30am. Sunday August 25th
Lunch: On the trial, so pack one!

Some overview maps to give you an idea of where the trail is.

Coming from Denver



Coming from Fort Collins



Coming from the Springs

 
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#2 ·
For those coming from the south, we will be meeting in the Springs and heading up as a group. Anyone from the Monument/Castle Rock area that want to join up with us, let me know and we'll swing by and pick you up.

Colorado Springs meeting place: Shamrock gas station. NE corner of Academy and Voyager, next to McDonalds.
Time: 6:45am
 
#5 ·
It's up in the air. Games can be on both days. It's sort of like a 2 month tournament. We have seeding weekends, followed by regular game weekends, follow by single elimination tournament. Seeding determines regular games which determine playoff position. Just make trail plans and we'll join when we can.

Besides, I'm probably installing a new bumper this weekend.
 
#6 ·
Count me in. I may have my 7 yr. old with me. My older kids are back to college. Yup that's right, a 7 yr. old AND college kids :whistling: LOL. I'll read the thread for the where and when for the meeting time. I missed the last trip to this trail and it looked like a blast!! see you there.
 
#9 ·
Larry, I'm not sure where the closest gas station is. Last time I filled up in the Springs and was good the entire trail and back to the Springs.

So far we have:

Oberst Hajj
Jeep65
Nogaro
 
#12 ·
Tony, does that mean you two are in?

As for the antenna bracket, I got the Ultra Mount from CoolTech. It's a little pricey for what you get, but it's super easy to install everything and everything you need minus the CB comes with it (they sell the CB as well, but it's cheaper on Amazon).
 
#13 ·
Yes we are in unless something happens. She is a girl after all

I have everything but the mount. I've been running off of my tire carrier mount but Jenny is too tight and my antenna is way to high on that mount spot.

Thanks Keith
 
#14 ·
Great!

Yeah, I did not like the old CB setup on our Jeep as it was on the tire carrier as well. You might contact them and see if they will sell just the bracket.

Oh, are you still in contact with Ted? If so, you should invite him.
 
#15 ·
So far we have:

Oberst Hajj
Jeep65
Nogaro
carguyco

There are also two other Jeeps planning to run Jenny Creek on Sunday, just waiting to hear back if they will be joining our group or not.
 
#17 ·
The wether is looking really good for a topless day on Sunday!




Sorry you are not going to make it Brian :( How long to get your Jeep back up and running do you think?
 
#21 ·
Yeah Todd. So he left the dealership as well, but does he still have the Jeep and would he like to join us? Sorry could not tell from your ins and outs. lol
 
#25 ·
Count us in. I will have my youngest with me and possibly a friend for her. My oldest has a game at 4pm and she is always exhausted after a day in the Jeep, so she will most likely stay home with Mom. The CB parts will be in by Friday (thanks Amazon prime) and will be busy saturday installing.
Keith, you may be dissapointed with the water level. We ran this trail about 2 weeks ago, and the water way MUCH lower. All the little puddles were gone and the two big puddles (the one where you have me in your rear view mirror) were a thick sludge. The hidden rock that hung up the stock silver Jeep (sorry don't remember who this was) was clearly visible on this trip.
Mike.
 
#31 ·
I'd like to join in the convoy and run as well, plus 2, maybe 3 other jeeps from Denver will meet us in Rollinsville. If that ends up being too many we'll hang back and start later.

Not yet sure if I'll have the whole family or just one or two of the kids, depends on how well everyone wakes up. Crabby kids will get to stay home!
 
#32 ·
i'm a maybe on this one. funny because the other 4x4'ers (non jeeps though) in my neighborhood were planning on running this on sun too. if you see a big lifted '79 bronco that's black and purple, along with a big lifted orange scout, that's them.

my thing is i'm on call for work (i'm an IT guy) this week. i can go anywhere that i can get cell service, which rules out 99% of all trails. however, my counterpart might be out of town -next- week when i'm not on call so i might just try and switch with him......we'll see.
 
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