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Turkey rocks road condition

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Brian Medina · · Denver, CO · Joined Sep 2016 · Points: 0

Anyone been out to Turkey rocks recently? Wondering how badly the rains have rutted/washed out the road. 

Shane Davis · · Oklahoma/ Arkansas · Joined Sep 2021 · Points: 20

Not all that recent but 3 weeks ago the road was relatively ok, granted we were in a jeep but we never had to put it in 4 wheel.drive.  

Anunta Anunta · · Denver, CO · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 284

also looking for T-rocks road advice. Anyone been on it more recently and do you think a van can get up there ? 

RangerJ · · Denver, CO · Joined Jan 2012 · Points: 65
Anunta Anuntawrote:

also looking for T-rocks road advice. Anyone been on it more recently and do you think a van can get up there ? 

I was out there a few weeks ago and the road is kind of rough right now. It was passable in a forester, but it made for some engaging driving. My promaster would not have made it. I imagine the recent rain hasn't helped.

Kent Pease · · Littleton, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,066

I was there last Monday the 3rd. Yes, a van can make it as evidenced by one in the parking lot, but I wouldn't recommend it. There's lots of ruts, some on steep sections, and a few with loose gravel, that you'll need to negotiate. Sure, you can do it with careful choice of your path and going slow - and occasionally fast. 

S2k4 MattOates · · Kremmling, CO · Joined Sep 2015 · Points: 126

Come on guys, I got my honda s2000 atleast 3 miles down that road , before the creek crossing 

Jonathon B · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 61

Went on Saturday and can honestly can say the road is the worst I've seen in 6 years. I used to take a Toyota matrix down that road, now I have a Crosstrek. Was easily doable with the crosstrek, but a matrix or anything with similar ground clearance will not get there today. Sprinters will need to be smart with their path selection.

Sarah Z · · Golden · Joined Jun 2018 · Points: 734

Reviving this thread. Anyone out there recently?

Newt Riverman · · Denver, CO · Joined Jul 2019 · Points: 0

Three vans got stuck on Friday night and had a $600 tow bill. My buddy said its the worst he's seen it in 20yrs. 

I was fine in a full size truck, smaller vehicles beware!

B Donovan · · Boulder, CO · Joined Sep 2019 · Points: 0

Got it done in a stock AWD Rav4 on Saturday.

Poor traction in a few spots, but clearance is king. Wouldn’t try it in a small car - as others have said.

Sarah Z · · Golden · Joined Jun 2018 · Points: 734
B Donovanwrote:

Got it done in a stock AWD Rav4 on Saturday.

Poor traction in a few spots, but clearance is king. Wouldn’t try it in a small car - as others have said.

Good to know, would be going in a Honda Pilot or a Honda CRV, similar clearance 

The Butt-Shot Whisperer · · Colorful Colorado · Joined Jun 2009 · Points: 0

Just saw a forrest service bulldozer leaving the area, seems like maybe they did the biannual grating? might be 2wd low clearance access now? 

previously made it in a subaru crosstrek with a brave skilled driver getting in is easy getting out takes speed and is bumpy wear a seat belt like on an airplane to not hit your head or wear your climbing/driving helmet   

Will Haden · · Colorado Springs, CO · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 90

I do it regularly in a 2wd 4Runner. If you have clearance, a little skill, and there's no snow/ice 4wd is definitely not needed. 

Springs Vet · · Black Forest, CO · Joined Mar 2023 · Points: 10

Didn’t need 4x4 last week

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