I remember driving down to Gunnison from our little abode up here in CeeBee South, thinking that trails up here are never, ever going to melt out. I love Hartmans, I really do, but I spend my time dreaming of big loops up in the alpine, CeeBee-style. It's been a slow process, but we can see the snowline receding on Whetstone, roads are getting plowed, and I'd like to think that sooner rather than later, we'll just be laughing about the winter of 2011 that just wouldn't let go. So, without further ado, the trail conditions as I know them (check out the side tabs for past trail and road conditions):
New Road Openings:
Kebler Pass is OPEN. This means one thing - CSA trucks bringing fresh veggies from Hotchkiss and Paonia will be in town soon.
Cement Creek is dry for a few miles past the Deadmans Parking lot. Then there are some snowplugs and flooding. Probably a good idea to stay away until the flood danger goes down.
New Trails:
Lupine Trail - Rumor has it that this trail is RAD. And dry.
Snodgrass - Looks dry from a distance. Possibly good to go.
409 - Free of snow but has a lot of downed trees from a not-so-gentle winter.
Strand - Dry and good to go. A few mud puddles are still lurking, so please ride through them, not around them. Keep our single track single.
Deadmans - Bottom looks dry. I'd guess it would go for a bit as an out-and-back.
Double-Top - Looks completely snow covered.
If you know otherwise on any of these trails, or know of something else is dry, please leave a comment! Any beta is always appreciated.
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