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07-22-2009, 10:22 AM
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Rising Sun Rally Run - Bill Moore August 9
Date: August 9, 2009
Meet Time: 8:00 and depart at 8:30 Meet Location:McDonalds at the El Rancho Exit off I-70 (exit 252) Leader: Jeff Zepp Gunner: Ricardo Maestas This is one of the runs associated with the Rally. It's an easy, scenic run that any stock Toyota 4x4 can do. Get out of the heat of the flatlands and come up to timberline, enjoy the vista and have a nice walk around a pristine alpine lake! The trail is a there and back again, starting and ending just above the town of Empire, which is just west of Idaho Springs on I-70. It's about 2 hours each way at a lazy pace, leaving plenty of time to lunch and hike around the lake. Kids, family and pets are welcome; of course pets must be leashed. We will meet at the McDonalds at the El Rancho Exit off I-70 (exit 252) at 8:00 and depart at 8:30 AM. . That will get us to the trailhead and air down around 10:00, which should get us to the lake in time for lunch and exploring. Back to I-70 by around 3:00; if traffic's heavy I know some side roads to get us past. As usual, ham frequency 146.460/cb channel 4. Bring lunch, plenty of water, jackets (this is Colorado!), hiking gear, sunscreen, deet or long sleeves, and of course your camera! Post up if you're in or have questions  .Last edited by RicardoJM; 07-26-2009 at 05:13 PM. Reason: Updated the meet location and time 
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07-26-2009, 05:04 PM
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Clarification:
We will meet at the McDonalds at the El Rancho Exit off I-70 (exit 252) at 8:00 and depart at 8:30 AM. We will start on CB channel 4, and once we are on the trail we may switch to channel 5 if there is too much chatter not associated with our group. I don't have ham except on my sandwiches. I recommend long pants and non-open shoes for the hike at the lake. There will be mosquitoes, and the way this summer has gone, the grasses and shrubs will be wet, and it may rain while we are up there. The lake is right about at timberline. The rain can be cold, and winds can whip up, so be sure to bring appropriate attire. The trail itself is easy to moderate. Most any Toyota 4x4 can do it, and the obstacles have bypasses. Make sure to bring your camera, sunscreen and perma-grin.
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Jeff Zepp Kittredge CO USA 1971 & 1976 FJ40s, 1978 FJ45 Rising Sun 4WD Club, TLCA #4063, TLCA President http://Rzeppa.org
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07-27-2009, 06:23 PM
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 . I'd be surprised if it ends up being a 40's run. I'm sure there are some people lurking on the board that are looking for a nice beginners level run with some more experienced drivers (Jeff and You ) where they can try their trucks out and learn a bit along the way .
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07-27-2009, 07:15 PM
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we are bringing our 40 and 60. we might take both on the trail if there is room.
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07-27-2009, 07:16 PM
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I have something in mind for a 40's Run later in the fall when I'll be around on weekends. 
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07-27-2009, 07:18 PM
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07-27-2009, 07:19 PM
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07-27-2009, 07:39 PM
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yes i did. thanks. i would love to run chinaman with my 40. not to sure on the drive home sat. night. i have wheeled down around bv and it is a looong drive home back to good ole ne. i probably will be towing a 20' trailor with the 40 on it behind the 60 with the 2f. not the fastest thing. maybe sometime when we have the whole weekend and can tow with the pick-up.
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can wheel too.
