Feeler: Summer 2010 Bighorn Canyon Run

Fubba · 11-17-2009, 11:06 PM

So a friend of mine with a Celica posted this on the celica forums and I told him i would post it here. So who would be interested in something like this?

I propose a more central meet. It's tough to say that many roads in the midwest are in any way comparable to the dragon as most of them are entirely too straight and boring. Which is why I propose a 55 mile stretch of US Highway 50 between Canon City and Salida Colorado, AKA: Bighorn Canyon. http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Cano...c=Salida&2s=CO Otherwise here's the picture.

This road can be quite treacherous in the winter, thus I propose it in the summer. Plus its not as touristy in the summer (Ski resorts in the area). Which means there are plenty of hotels in the area for people to stay in, as well as good restaraunts to get your munch on. And being as a summer run would not be in tourist season, I'm sure the places up there would love a big group, as long as the group is behaved.

The road itself follows the path of the Arkansas River, so there's plenty of sick twisties. There are also plenty of cool places to go for photographic reasons. Now I figure if we run the route "backwards" from Salida to Canon City, we could top the run off with a trip up Skyline Drive. That would not be on the list of places to take pictures, and it is not for the faint of heart. That would be a place to pay attention, absorb the AMAZING view, but still drive as you have cliff straight up on the left, and cliff straight down on the right the entire drive.

Right now this is just a feeler, however if it is successful, I feel like it could become an annual gig much like the Dragon. SO. What say you all? A simple yay or nay will give me an idea as to if I should continue with planning and development.

MDoe8 · 11-17-2009, 11:25 PM

I'm down. New setup will be all ready and tuned up by then.

Fubba · 11-17-2009, 11:31 PM

I will let you know whats going on as I find out. I think he is planning a multi-day event or something like that.

tiutis · 11-18-2009, 08:57 AM

Yay

killermillermr2 · 11-18-2009, 12:38 PM

Yay. That is a great drive. I havent taken the 2 there yet, but have driven that stretch many times going from Salida to Pueblo on my way to Trinidad for college. My dad lives in Buena Vista. BEAUTIFUL Area.

Topo · 11-18-2009, 02:39 PM

The Aspen drive is a very similar run. I'd be down if all is good and well on my side. Just remember the cost of a trip like this, you're looking at 1+ tanks of gas, plus food and drink.

Fubba · 11-18-2009, 07:20 PM

this is Seth's baby not mine.

oldster · 11-18-2009, 07:25 PM

On a side note that is a big tourist area particularly for people rafting the river, RVs and various other assorted large vehicles. It is a beautiful drive though and I would highly recommend the Old Mission restaurant for lunch in Canon City.

phoenixr2 · 11-18-2009, 07:40 PM

not sure what cars ill have at that point but it looks like fun, i am down!

tred · 11-19-2009, 06:04 PM

im in, and idk what i will be drining, but im in

dux · 11-21-2009, 10:25 PM

Yes

Pah Wraith · 11-22-2009, 11:33 PM

date dependent I'm in.

11-17-2009, 11:06 PM	#1
Fubba Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 962	Feeler: Summer 2010 Bighorn Canyon Run So a friend of mine with a Celica posted this on the celica forums and I told him i would post it here. So who would be interested in something like this? I propose a more central meet. It's tough to say that many roads in the midwest are in any way comparable to the dragon as most of them are entirely too straight and boring. Which is why I propose a 55 mile stretch of US Highway 50 between Canon City and Salida Colorado, AKA: Bighorn Canyon. http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Cano...c=Salida&2s=CO Otherwise here's the picture. This road can be quite treacherous in the winter, thus I propose it in the summer. Plus its not as touristy in the summer (Ski resorts in the area). Which means there are plenty of hotels in the area for people to stay in, as well as good restaraunts to get your munch on. And being as a summer run would not be in tourist season, I'm sure the places up there would love a big group, as long as the group is behaved. The road itself follows the path of the Arkansas River, so there's plenty of sick twisties. There are also plenty of cool places to go for photographic reasons. Now I figure if we run the route "backwards" from Salida to Canon City, we could top the run off with a trip up Skyline Drive. That would not be on the list of places to take pictures, and it is not for the faint of heart. That would be a place to pay attention, absorb the AMAZING view, but still drive as you have cliff straight up on the left, and cliff straight down on the right the entire drive. Right now this is just a feeler, however if it is successful, I feel like it could become an annual gig much like the Dragon. SO. What say you all? A simple yay or nay will give me an idea as to if I should continue with planning and development. Last edited by Fubba; 11-17-2009 at 11:11 PM.

11-17-2009, 11:25 PM	#2
MDoe8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Evans Posts: 235	I'm down. New setup will be all ready and tuned up by then. __________________ '05 Bandit 1200s - Cams/Piped/Etc. '99 Arctic White FRC Corvette - Beginning the mod process all over again SOLD '94 MR2 - Built motor, ported heads, big turbo, etc.

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11-17-2009, 11:31 PM	#3
Fubba Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 962	I will let you know whats going on as I find out. I think he is planning a multi-day event or something like that.

11-18-2009, 12:38 PM	#5
killermillermr2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sterling CO Posts: 365	Yay. That is a great drive. I havent taken the 2 there yet, but have driven that stretch many times going from Salida to Pueblo on my way to Trinidad for college. My dad lives in Buena Vista. BEAUTIFUL Area.

11-18-2009, 02:39 PM	#6
Topo MR2.6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 692	The Aspen drive is a very similar run. I'd be down if all is good and well on my side. Just remember the cost of a trip like this, you're looking at 1+ tanks of gas, plus food and drink.

11-18-2009, 07:20 PM	#7
Fubba Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 962	this is Seth's baby not mine.

11-18-2009, 07:25 PM	#8
oldster Cranky Old Guy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,691	On a side note that is a big tourist area particularly for people rafting the river, RVs and various other assorted large vehicles. It is a beautiful drive though and I would highly recommend the Old Mission restaurant for lunch in Canon City.

11-18-2009, 07:40 PM	#9
phoenixr2 Administrator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix SPL Posts: 2,293	not sure what cars ill have at that point but it looks like fun, i am down!

11-21-2009, 10:25 PM	#11
dux Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 216	Yes

11-22-2009, 11:33 PM	#12
Pah Wraith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 152	date dependent I'm in.