SarahR
01-04-2008, 10:05 PM
After being frustrated for years at the lack of detailed and current trail information online for equestrian users, I started this brand spankin' new website:
www.fourcornerstrails.com
I am hoping that it will become a resource for those wanting to ride in areas they aren't familiar with, and a place for those of us who want to share our favorite trails to do so. There is also a photo album for everyone to use.
It's FREE, too. Right now there isn't much, but I endeavor to keep adding my trails over the winter. I'm not selling a book or subscription, I just felt the need for an informal online repository of trail info. I hope some of you might take a look at it and find it of interest, or even post some of your own trails and photos.
Here is a sample of what I am putting on there:
Here's a sample of what I'm posting:
Posted: 24 Dec 2007 04:47 pm Post subject: Burnt Timber Trail (Bayfield, Colorado area)
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This is from late August 2007:
My husband Todd and I spent 3 nights/4 days up the Burnt Timber
trail this past week. The weather was perfect and allowed us the
rare chance to be in the highcountry with little worry of lightning.
It was wonderful!
The Burnt Timber trailhead is located at the Transfer Park
Campground north of Lemon Reservoir (Durango/Bayfield CO area). The
first three miles climb steadily and can be difficult for out of
shape horse. Within the first 15 minutes of the ride you encounter
the worst part of the trail where it goes up a rocky gouge (we call
it "The Rock Gauntlet"). There are also numerous boggy areas after
climbing up from the Burnt Timber meadow. We camped 7 miles up the
trail in West Virginia Gulch. Campsites are plentiful. The next day
we rode to City Reservoir, about 6 miles. There are great views on
this trail as you cross the top of West Silver Mesa. The trail was
boggy in spots, and tricky with lots of rocks and exposed roots.
The next day we rode up to Mountain View Crest, which offers one of
the most stunning views in Colorado. The ride was easy, mostly
through open and grassy terrain. After taking in the view we rode on
some sheep trails and made a loop back to our camp via Virginia
Gulch.
Much of the terrain in this area is horse friendly and you can ride
where you want to without having to stay on a trail. Lime Mesa is
wonderful to explore this way with numerous meadows and ponds.
Here is a pic overlooking the Needle Mountains from the Mountain
View Crest area:
http://www.rosehorse.com/MVC.jpg
Sarah Rose
www.rosehorse.com
www.fourcornerstrails.com
www.fourcornerstrails.com
I am hoping that it will become a resource for those wanting to ride in areas they aren't familiar with, and a place for those of us who want to share our favorite trails to do so. There is also a photo album for everyone to use.
It's FREE, too. Right now there isn't much, but I endeavor to keep adding my trails over the winter. I'm not selling a book or subscription, I just felt the need for an informal online repository of trail info. I hope some of you might take a look at it and find it of interest, or even post some of your own trails and photos.
Here is a sample of what I am putting on there:
Here's a sample of what I'm posting:
Posted: 24 Dec 2007 04:47 pm Post subject: Burnt Timber Trail (Bayfield, Colorado area)
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This is from late August 2007:
My husband Todd and I spent 3 nights/4 days up the Burnt Timber
trail this past week. The weather was perfect and allowed us the
rare chance to be in the highcountry with little worry of lightning.
It was wonderful!
The Burnt Timber trailhead is located at the Transfer Park
Campground north of Lemon Reservoir (Durango/Bayfield CO area). The
first three miles climb steadily and can be difficult for out of
shape horse. Within the first 15 minutes of the ride you encounter
the worst part of the trail where it goes up a rocky gouge (we call
it "The Rock Gauntlet"). There are also numerous boggy areas after
climbing up from the Burnt Timber meadow. We camped 7 miles up the
trail in West Virginia Gulch. Campsites are plentiful. The next day
we rode to City Reservoir, about 6 miles. There are great views on
this trail as you cross the top of West Silver Mesa. The trail was
boggy in spots, and tricky with lots of rocks and exposed roots.
The next day we rode up to Mountain View Crest, which offers one of
the most stunning views in Colorado. The ride was easy, mostly
through open and grassy terrain. After taking in the view we rode on
some sheep trails and made a loop back to our camp via Virginia
Gulch.
Much of the terrain in this area is horse friendly and you can ride
where you want to without having to stay on a trail. Lime Mesa is
wonderful to explore this way with numerous meadows and ponds.
Here is a pic overlooking the Needle Mountains from the Mountain
View Crest area:
http://www.rosehorse.com/MVC.jpg
Sarah Rose
www.rosehorse.com
www.fourcornerstrails.com