GC62B4R Traditional Cache CROSS MOUNTAIN
Type: Traditional | Size: Small Small | Difficulty: 1.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 3.5 out of 5
By: WIZEOLDFARTZ @ | Hide Date: 08/26/2015 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 44.943 W106° 35.469 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
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Cross Mountain Trail is more scenic than you might first think.  Also the Jeep road passes a lot of mining history.
This cache will probably be available only from July through September because of snowpack.
 

 

The trails of Cross Mountain Colorado are just a quick trip from Taylor Park.  Located on the south side of beautiful Union Park, Cross Mountain is a short but challenging trail.  What makes the trail difficult is that much of the trail has a severe side slant to it as it climbs its way up the mountain. we had no problem with the trail on our Polaris RZR but ATV's may find the trail nerve racking.

This is a great ride.  We pass through the town of Tincup and head West down Slaughterhouse Gulch.  Some open and forest riding as the trail has some large whoops as you travel toward Union Park.  As you reach Union Park the landscape opens to a large meadow with dirt trails for some high speed travel.  Continue on to the “cow camp” and pass through several gates before heading South.   The trail climbs dramatically (low gear) and passes several dilapidated buildings.  You reach the top to find an American Flag flying with a small cross at the base.   A 360 degree view of the mountains and Taylor Park.
 

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6 Logs: Found it 4  Owner Maintenance 2  

Owner Maintenance 08/26/2018 By WIZEOLDFARTZ
Well we made our annual trip to Taylor Park for the RZR Rally and had a ball. Checked all my caches and did maintenance as needed. All are ready to be found.

Found it 08/25/2017 By mackymac
Beautiful! Found with 9 muggles!

Owner Maintenance 08/24/2017 By WIZEOLDFARTZ
We recently made our annual trek to Taylor Park to RZR Ride and checked on all of our geocache hides and placed some new ones. This one is in great shape....enjoy!

Found it 08/02/2016 By <>
Wonderful trip up the mountain. Found cache with ease and signed. Broke a steering box on our Jeep on the way down and had to leave it overnight. Great to have so many friends along to help.

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Found it 08/02/2016 By ibgpin
Out with some friends Jeeping in the area. This was our lunch spot and the only two Geocachers in the group went for the find. Not much wind and mild temperatures made this a great stop for food and a smiley. TFTC

Found it 09/16/2015 By cb_beauty
TFTC! Oh, the allure of a {FTF}. SoldierGrrrl and I would probably been in for a 5 hour walk without the RZR. What an amazing view up there made all the more beautiful with the leaves changing. I gave it a favorite point because it was a worthy place for a geo-cache.