Iron Clads- just north of the intersection of the Peak to Peak and CO Hwy 7 is Bunce School Road, follow it up to an aspen meadow on the right and two fireroads go up right to the crag. Buchanan Pass and Sourdough trails offer opportunities for non-motorized recreation, and Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among four-wheelers, ATV and motorcycle riders. I will back up the Forest Service on some decisions though. A GOOD PLACE FOR A CABIN OR TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, 1.4 MILE ACCESS ROAD (FROM HWY 7), IS NOT MAINTAINED. I was ready to leave at that point. We continued on down the switchbacks to Camp Dick and the end of the trail. One of the most imp Bunce School Road, Ironclads, and Plane Crash OHV Trails is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ward, Colorado. In 1888, Joseph Henry Bunce built the first area school, which is still known as the Bunce School and still exists today. Perfect trail for stock rigs and connects to some more difficult ones. No etiquette or respect for the country. I think that could be real fun and we can avoid all the razor traffic. Bikers can ride a loop from Peaceful Valley or Camp Dick, via Buchanan Pass Trail and Middle Saint Vrain Road, or Coney Cutoff and Coney Creek Roads and Sourdough Trail. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries. The Ironclad loop is a favorite, but it's challenging. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock Two weeks after we were gone, the place went to hell in a hand bag. connected to the .gov website. This trail is best traveled from north to south starting at the historic Bunce School. Bunce School Road has historic sites, and some difficult offshoot climbs. Although there aren't any views because it is tightly wooded, the trails are pretty fun. guide. When we got to the first switchback going down into Camp Dick we found a side-by-side off the trail and about 20 feet down the steep embankment. Too many larger rocks in the middle for a Forester Wilderness. Very busy with UTV rentals. You'll have to hike a couple hundred yards, but the moose love that lake and all the lily pads. It was here that local legend Jack Moomaw was educated. Road Conditions: Mostly easy, with a few steep climbs, rocks, and puddles. Congestion on the trail was causing people to pull of in less than ideal spot for people to get by. One is located at the bottom of 105 (near Peaceful Valley) because the road goes through a small sliver of private property, thus, it's considered a "county road", not a Forest Service road where OHV's are legal. There is no electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. The trail ends in Peaceful Valley, near Camp Dick campground. I went to stretch the legs on my brand new stock 19 JLUR. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. Both trails are more difficult than the current trail you are on. The Colorado Trail Explorer online map and its underlying geospatial data are intended to depict physical features as they generally appear on the ground and are not intended to be used to determine title, ownership, legal boundaries, legal jurisdiction (including jurisdiction over roads or trails), or access restrictions that may be in place on With reason rains and snowmelt, there are quite a few "water crossings" along the router but really they are large puddles, biggest of which was 8-9 inches deep right at waypoint 6. Trail wasn't too bad until somewhere around waypoint 10 to 11. I'd give this a higher rating if it weren't for the UTV/ATV Basecamp at the trailhead. In my opinion, and I expressed this to the Forest Service on a number of occasions, they never should have permitted two ATV rental companies to operate on the same trail. Got all the way to waypoint 11 before a 5' drift kept us from going any further. Ran from north to south but cut off at waypoint 6 to do the Ironclads! Copyright 2020 - Backbone Adventures and Backbone Adventures Inc. can be taken anywhere you choose. Lots of packed snow a few miles in, but no traction issues anywhere. Though I agree with the trail rating, I would recommend some careful tire placement through the switchbacks near the Southern trailhead/Camp Dick. Took the stock tj with open diffs, 33s and 2.5 lift. The main attraction is the Airforce jet plane crash site at the top of trail 203. This spot is ideal for vehicle or hammock camping as the ground is extremely rocky and not very level. Everyone had a great time and learned new skills as well as buildi. Stay right at this unknown road and follow the trail southwest as it treks along the edge of a scenic meadow. Learn more. The entire Long Lake trail says 2.3 mile but due to winter conditions and snow pack you can really only make it the east edge of the lake. Keep in mind, the fees I paid to the Forest Service as an outfitter didn't go to our local Forest Service District. Loop back to Estes Park on Trail Ridge Road. I scraped my stock 15 JKU rubicon both in and out at the first obstacle. Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Grassed, Wooded, Rolling Slope, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Meadow, Mountains. We don't "tell" you where to go. Trail to the seasonal gate was surprisingly dry. There were a fair few side-by-sides and dirt bikes but they seemed to be pretty courteous. Look for signs on the highway that state "point of Interest". Dispersed camping is allowed along the majority of the trail, but not allowed the entire length. The COVID outdoor boom is what did it in. Do not sell or share my personal information. Water is DEEP in spots, not too bad for the trucks but the quad was tricky and we ended up having to rip a water logged air filter off after he bogged it at the puddles near the gate on the South end. This home last sold for $80,000 on Aug 31, 2004. Most of the trails are easy. We built 600 feet of fence on upper 105 in order to protect the meadow. 11 Total Climbs Trad Sport Toprope 47.6% 47.6% The view at Coney Flats is absolutely stunning. This was a fun little trip. Subscribe to our newsletter to received exlusive specials and travel deals! Bunce School Road is popular and easy to get to. This is a great trail to check your vehicle's capabilities, and good for new off-roading as well as experienced off roaders. People also go up into that area to shoot guns, so travelers just be aware. Location Information. Take the time to check out the multitude of views scattered throughout the trail system. We started at the trailhead and did ironclads. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. Blocking off trail activity (4 years and still holding) It's beautiful and lush now. Although short (about 2 hours of ride time), it has some of the best views you can find. Switching gears for a second, there is a program you should know about. Trail is closed at the south end. 2000 Bunce School Rd is a vacant land on a 27 acre lot. Great camping is available, and there is a lot to see. I ran the trail on a wednesday, mid week, and it was still busy with rental OHVs. Wildlife and Views -Not a lot of wildlife but the stunning views make up for it. on official, secure websites. We continued on our way down to Camp dick. Vehicles with low clearance will need to choose their lines wisely. Zillow and GreatSchools recommend that parents tour multiple schools in-person to inform that choice. What comparable homes are near this home? Turn west onto Middle Saint Vrain Road (County Road 92 and National Forest System Road 114) and proceed approximately one mile to Camp Dick. From this point forward till the end, the trail gets much rockier with a lot of large river rocks peppering the trail. It was the only thing they had power over. It's open year round even though Johnny Park isn't. The Ceran St. Vrain trail north of Jamestown offers the hiker a nice respite from the summer sun as this path runs through dense pine forests. The main attraction is trail 203, or T-33 as the locals call it. Bunce School Road is part county road and part forest road and is mostly easy with a few moderate spots. Difficulty Accuracy: site is used. This trail has some fun spots for climbing rocks, some water crossing and some beautiful scenery. I ended up needing a winch out. Homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 96 days. Drove to Camp Dick and spoke to the park ranger about the seasonal gate opening, she stated "Due to the heavy snow they received in May and the damage from trees down, she was not sure when FSR 105 Bunce School Road would be opening. Great trail for beginners that want a challenge. The trail was very snow packed but drivable all the way to the seasonal gate, 3.9 miles from the north entrance off highway 7. A disability-accessible platform is constructed adjacent to Middle Saint Vrain Creek for fishing access. LockA locked padlock Did scrap up a skid plate on a rock that was sticking up, but that was mostly just from not being careful. 1830 S Alma School Rd. Rollins Pass has easy trails and Jenny Creek has the harder ones. Tried it from both ends. Overall, this is a fun trail. Heavy ATV traffic. Secluded setting on 2 wooded acres full of wildflowers, hummingbirds and wildlife. It was a literal free for all shit show with nobody left to take care of it. It is my opinion that an outfitter should be permitted on every National Forest trail / road and the pilot program should be utilized. Redfin Estimate based on recent home sales. The Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Copyright: 2023 Redfin. Become an onX Member for the best outdoor adventure apps with tools to get you there and back safely. Some portions of this slope reach an angle of 30 degrees and may feature slight avalanche danger in the winter. Most homes have some risk of natural disasters, and may be impacted by climate change due to rising temperatures and sea levels. The Forest Serviced had us operate right next to each other, so the public viewed us as one operation. Since 1995, we've built travel guides that promote great outdoor destinations. By appointment only. I soon ran into 2 stuck Jeeps, and a 3rd trying to pull one of the others out. But again, that wasn't the downfall of Bunce. 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