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CO- Poughkeepsie Gulch
Poughkeepsie Gulch has the reputation of being the hardest trail in the San Juans. I didn't see any other vehicles on it the day we ran it, but then we did not start until 5pm.
Things start out in a mosquito and mud infested valley but soon climb up to a drier cobblestone road on the slope above. ![]() ![]() The creek does make an appearance again although it is not muddy: ![]() This is the crux of the trail. Several routes used to go up this hill but most of them have been closed off with cables: ![]() These are the only two routes left open. The signs mark winch points: ![]() ![]() I went up the far right side without any problems ![]() My buddy went up the middle with his stock Rubicon: ![]() There are still a few steep hills to climb after that ![]() The clear blue water of Lake Como is a sign that you are almost at the end ![]() |
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Re: CO- Poughkeepsie Gulch
I love looking down at Lake Como. I wonder when they put the cables up. They were not there around this time last year. I can see why though, people were tearing up that left side a good amount trying to get up.
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Re: CO- Poughkeepsie Gulch
A few pictures from running this trail bright and early Saturday morning.
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Re: CO- Poughkeepsie Gulch
Did you see anyone on the trail, Randy?
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Re: CO- Poughkeepsie Gulch
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We didn't see anyone until we were above Lake Como and ran into some rental Jeeps heading from Hurricane Pass to California Pass |
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What!?! They even provide you with winch points out there??? I am SO done with the east coast.
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Re: CO- Poughkeepsie Gulch
I like that trail. The winch points were a nice feature but we didn't need them.
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