Salida Riding?

602 · 12-31-2012, 08:25 AM

I am going to be at Mt Princeton for a family gathering on Friday and Saturday of this weekend. I am bringing the girlfriend and our two bikes; KX250F and KDX200.

I have ridden Salida and surrounding areas during the summer months, so I am aware of what the options are when dry. But my knowledge of Winter time Salida is not as good. I have been told the area is in a banana belt and gets sheltered from many of the snow storms that hit Monarch and places further up. Searching the old threads, it looks like Fourmile OHV is popular in the winter time. But also looking at the old posts, I mostly see big bikes at Fourmile. Is there enjoyable riding for our bikes? Neither of us like to go cruise on fire roads.

If not Fourmile, are there any other good options in the area? My fallback plans in order of preference are: PMI; Fountain Hare Scramble track, Texas Creek, Penrose or Snowy 717.

Any thoughts or suggestions from those in the know would be highly appreciated. And if anyone wants to join, the offer is always extended.

Dozer Dillon · 12-31-2012, 08:40 AM

We wre going to try to ride 4 Mile on Saturday depending on the snow they get today and tomorrow. They have a little snow now, but rideable.

Hayduke · 12-31-2012, 09:33 AM

Here in Salida, we got about an inch of snow overnight. I rode yesterday and south facing slopes up to about 7,800' were clear and dry; different story today. Looks like more snow fell above town.

I don't know about Fourmile. Maybe call Mountain Tech Yamaha up in Buena Vista for some info.

Fourmile has plenty of fun stuff of smaller bikes; it's more fun on smaller bikes IMHO, but isn't everything?

MartiniUp · 12-31-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

Here in Salida, we got about an inch of snow overnight. I rode yesterday and south facing slopes up to about 7,800' were clear and dry; different story today. Looks like more snow fell above town.

I don't know about Fourmile. Maybe call Mountain Tech Yamaha up in Buena Vista for some info.

Fourmile has plenty of fun stuff of smaller bikes; it's more fun on smaller bikes IMHO, but isn't everything?

That cafe next to the Super 8 still good? Country something. Its been too long but I sure have had some good meals there. OK, back to the thread.

Hayduke · 12-31-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MartiniUp

That cafe next to the Super 8 still good? Country something. Its been too long but I sure have had some good meals there. OK, back to the thread.

Country Bounty? I don't know; I haven't been there in many many years.

Go downtown for the good restaurants.

Dozer Dillon · 12-31-2012, 12:45 PM

Coyote Cantina has an excellent breakfast burrito. We usually eat breakfast there before our ride.

MartiniUp · 01-02-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

Country Bounty? I don't know; I haven't been there in many many years.

Go downtown for the good restaurants.

Thats it, we love that place. Never had anything that wasn't excellent and great service. Thanks.

Barnstormer · 01-02-2013, 06:57 PM

Give The Fritz a try. Downtown, right in front of the park.

602 · 01-02-2013, 07:19 PM

Bad news... My 250F is torn apart for at least another week while I put on new suspension and some other various parts.

Good news... My girlfiend was at MotoAdventure today and decided to buy a used KX 250 2 stroke. May I ask, "How many of your girlfriends and or wifes, buy a dirt bike on a whim?"

I havent been dating her for very long yet, but I did find a keeper.

We are headed out to Forumile on Sunday morning to ride for most of the day. Invitation to ride with us is always extended.

ColoradoV-Strom · 01-03-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dozer Dillon

Coyote Cantina has an excellent breakfast burrito. We usually eat breakfast there before our ride.

Not to mention the Margarita's!!

velocityjunky · 01-07-2013, 12:06 PM

any reports how was fourmile, never been so interested in conditions

602 · 01-07-2013, 12:22 PM

Too much snow. We stopped for a short time on Friday to check things out but didn't ride near Buena Vista at all. We ended up riding in Pueblo on Sunday instead.

BuilderScott · 01-16-2013, 09:07 PM

Anyone got a snow update for possible riding this weekend? Temps are expected to be decent. Thanks.

velocityjunky · 03-27-2013, 07:18 PM

Bump how's fourmile?

Never been, is it entertaining enough, how much singletrack?

ramz · 03-27-2013, 11:14 PM

Best first:

Penrose
http://rickramsey.net/Penrose.htm
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=867815

Texas Creek
http://rickramsey.net/TexasCr.htm

Fourmile (old pics)
http://rickramsey.net/Miscp8.htm

Seep Springs
http://rickramsey.net/SeepSprings.htm

12-31-2012, 08:25 AM	#1
602 ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Oddometer: 278	Salida Riding? I am going to be at Mt Princeton for a family gathering on Friday and Saturday of this weekend. I am bringing the girlfriend and our two bikes; KX250F and KDX200. I have ridden Salida and surrounding areas during the summer months, so I am aware of what the options are when dry. But my knowledge of Winter time Salida is not as good. I have been told the area is in a banana belt and gets sheltered from many of the snow storms that hit Monarch and places further up. Searching the old threads, it looks like Fourmile OHV is popular in the winter time. But also looking at the old posts, I mostly see big bikes at Fourmile. Is there enjoyable riding for our bikes? Neither of us like to go cruise on fire roads. If not Fourmile, are there any other good options in the area? My fallback plans in order of preference are: PMI; Fountain Hare Scramble track, Texas Creek, Penrose or Snowy 717. Any thoughts or suggestions from those in the know would be highly appreciated. And if anyone wants to join, the offer is always extended.

12-31-2012, 08:40 AM	#2
Dozer Dillon Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Elizabeth,Co Oddometer: 91	We wre going to try to ride 4 Mile on Saturday depending on the snow they get today and tomorrow. They have a little snow now, but rideable. __________________ 2008 KTM 530 XCW-R Utah Shared Alliance Blue Ribbon COHVCO GRMA

12-31-2012, 09:33 AM	#3
Hayduke ///SAFETY THIRD/// Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Salida, coloRADo Oddometer: 41,599	Here in Salida, we got about an inch of snow overnight. I rode yesterday and south facing slopes up to about 7,800' were clear and dry; different story today. Looks like more snow fell above town. I don't know about Fourmile. Maybe call Mountain Tech Yamaha up in Buena Vista for some info. Fourmile has plenty of fun stuff of smaller bikes; it's more fun on smaller bikes IMHO, but isn't everything? __________________ Official Adventure Rider T-Shirts! . Dual Sport Riding Techniques videos! Rally Moto Kit ///

12-31-2012, 12:45 PM	#6
Dozer Dillon Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Elizabeth,Co Oddometer: 91	Coyote Cantina has an excellent breakfast burrito. We usually eat breakfast there before our ride. __________________ 2008 KTM 530 XCW-R Utah Shared Alliance Blue Ribbon COHVCO GRMA

01-07-2013, 12:06 PM	#11
velocityjunky Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Oddometer: 187	any reports how was fourmile, never been so interested in conditions __________________ Motorcycles- The best way to turn money into smoke and noise.

01-02-2013, 06:57 PM	#8
Barnstormer Jellyfish Proctologist Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Adventure Land, Central Africa Oddometer: 1,946	Give The Fritz a try. Downtown, right in front of the park.

01-02-2013, 07:19 PM	#9
602 ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Oddometer: 278	Bad news... My 250F is torn apart for at least another week while I put on new suspension and some other various parts. Good news... My girlfiend was at MotoAdventure today and decided to buy a used KX 250 2 stroke. May I ask, "How many of your girlfriends and or wifes, buy a dirt bike on a whim?" I havent been dating her for very long yet, but I did find a keeper. We are headed out to Forumile on Sunday morning to ride for most of the day. Invitation to ride with us is always extended.

01-07-2013, 12:22 PM	#12
602 ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Oddometer: 278	Too much snow. We stopped for a short time on Friday to check things out but didn't ride near Buena Vista at all. We ended up riding in Pueblo on Sunday instead.

01-16-2013, 09:07 PM	#13
BuilderScott Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Front Range, Colorado Oddometer: 659	Anyone got a snow update for possible riding this weekend? Temps are expected to be decent. Thanks.

03-27-2013, 07:18 PM	#14
velocityjunky Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Oddometer: 187	Bump how's fourmile? Never been, is it entertaining enough, how much singletrack? __________________ Motorcycles- The best way to turn money into smoke and noise.

03-27-2013, 11:14 PM	#15
ramz Professional Trail Rider Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 1,719	Best first: Penrose http://rickramsey.net/Penrose.htm http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=867815 Texas Creek http://rickramsey.net/TexasCr.htm Fourmile (old pics) http://rickramsey.net/Miscp8.htm Seep Springs http://rickramsey.net/SeepSprings.htm

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