RM Off
Road Series (ORS) #3: Georgia Pass
This cache is the first of
seven in my #3 series of off-road caches located along
fun/beautiful north-south route that goes over Georgia Pass.
This route runs for about 23 miles (21 miles dirt) from Hwy 9 just
north of Breckenridge to Hwy 285 on the
south.
Cache
Information
Mrs. RocketMan and I just
got back from our Grand Teton/Yellowstone vacation a couple of
weeks ago and when I came upon this meadow wetland area, it
reminded me of many of the areas up there where moose can be
found. The cache is above the meadow on the east side.
The road is wide enough that you can park off to one side and still
allow other to pass.
RM Off Road Series #3
Complete Cache Listing (North to
South)
1.
Moose Meadow
2.
Stream Junction
3.
Cabin With a View
4.
Another View at the Top
5.
Valley View
6.
Awesome Meadow
7.
View Back at the Pass
Trail
Information
Rating/Description
This trail is rated moderate because of a couple of rough/steep
miles of trail you will encounter just north of the pass.
Most of the trail is easy, particularly on the south side of the
pass. The trail can be done in most 4wd SUV type
vehicles. I left my Jeep at home for this trip and instead
did it in my 4wd Toyota Tacoma and made it easily. This was
really a fun/beautiful trail with none of the edgy shelf road type
stuff that makes Mrs. RocketMan nervous (Too bad because I did this
trip by myself). Disclaimer: You need to decide for yourself
if it is safe to make the trip in your vehicle.
Winter
Months
The trail becomes 4wd impassable in the winter months. I
believe it is open to snowmobiles.
Time/Distance
The entire trail (dirt portion) is approximately 21 miles and
should take about 2 to 3 hours driving time. You will also
need to include time for finding the caches, exploring, sight
seeing, lunch, etc.
Trail
Waypoints
See waypoint list below. (North to South Route)
Note: The section of trail before WPT5 "Pass Gate" is a little
confusing with the trail forking in a few places. When you
reach the gate at WPT5, you are on the right trail.
Additional Waypoints
W1XW1C - Start of Route
N 39° 31.942 W 106° 02.605
W2XW1C - Start of Dirt Trail
N 39° 31.745 W 105° 59.762
W3XW1C - Go Right Here
N 39° 30.389 W 105° 56.789
W4XW1C - Turn Left and Cross Bridge
N 39° 29.704 W 105° 56.842
W5XW1C - Pass Gate (It's a little confusing to get here)
N 39° 28.227 W 105° 55.096
W6XW1C - Go Left Here
N 39° 28.147 W 105° 55.214
W7XW1C - Go Right Downhill Here
N 39° 27.474 W 105° 54.998
W8XW1C - End of Dirt Trail
N 39° 23.516 W 105° 49.598
W9XW1C - End of Route
N 39° 22.642 W 105° 48.012
RM ORS #03-01: Moose Meadow
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