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BoD monthly meeting, this meeting is open to all club members, should they wish to attend.

Joining the Rock Junction Event? Come run with P2 as well. Note we are not planning runs separately from Rock Junction - https://www.gmjc.org/rock-junction Pack a lunch Front and Rear tow points required Everyone Welcome Meet point TBD (ask trip leader)

Comms are club radios Meet at the north trailhead at 9:00AM .06 mile north of the junction of State HWY 7 and State Hwy 72 Allenspark, Co 80540 Bring a lunch and plenty of water Tow points and recovery gear reqd

All-4-Fun Committee Meeting

Joining the Rock Junction Event? Come run with P2 as well. Note we are not planning runs separately from Rock Junction - https://www.gmjc.org/rock-junction Pack a lunch Front and Rear tow points required Everyone Welcome Meet point TBD (ask trip leader)

Joining the Rock Junction Event? Come run with P2 as well. Note we are not planning runs separately from Rock Junction - https://www.gmjc.org/rock-junction Pack a lunch Front and Rear tow points required Everyone Welcome Meet point TBD (ask trip leader)

Hands on class for folks wanting to know more about using radios with their jeep. Bring your radio and we‘ll go through how to set it up, configure, and use it. We‘ll cover different radio technologies available for offroad - including CB, GMRS, HAM, and Race/Commercial radios. Use of Privacy codes (DCS/CTSS) and antenna placement and tuning. Then we‘ll break out into smaller groups for hands-on practice. Bring your radio and we can walk through how to set it up properly when your trail leader says "we‘re on channel 15, subchannel 10" or "Channel 12, DCS 073N" Depending on interest we will offer several breakouts on various topics to work through as a group, including how to obtain your FCC GMRS license.

Joining the Rock Junction Event? Come run with P2 as well. Note we are not planning runs separately from Rock Junction - https://www.gmjc.org/rock-junction Pack a lunch Front and Rear tow points required Everyone Welcome Meet point TBD (ask trip leader)

Yankee Hill and Cumberland Gulch. Meet up in Idaho Springs at the parking lot just West of Carl Jr‘s at 9:00 to depart for the trail at 9:30. Pack a lunch. Depending on how the day goes, I am thinking about also doing Yankee Mosquito and Moon Gulch.

Joining the Rock Junction Event? Come run with P2 as well. Note we are not planning runs separately from Rock Junction - https://www.gmjc.org/rock-junction Pack a lunch Front and Rear tow points required Everyone Welcome Meet point TBD (ask trip leader)

We will be running the Miller Rock Trail

Miller Rock is rated a 5/10 by Trails Off Road and offers a variety of terrain, including shelf roads, rocky obstacles, forested trails, creek crossings, and scenic views of the South St. Vrain Creek area.

Trails Off Road describes Miller Rock as:

"Located in the Arapahoe National Forest, west of the town of Lyons, Miller Rock is a moderately trafficked, out-and-back trail that will lead you to the Miller Rock rock formation, the South St. Vrain Creek, and the remains of an old sawmill site. The three branches of this trail system offer users different options from a moderate drive through the thick forest to some great camping and hiking locations, the ability to test your rig‘s flex and capability over rock and washout obstacles, and also the option of fording a creek or taking a dip in the cold creek waters.

This trail system is entirely landlocked by private property on all sides, making it an out-and-back route. Miller Rock starts climbing out of the valley floor very quickly on a narrow shelf road with limited opportunities to pass oncoming traffic during the first mile. Once out of the valley, there are several trail sections to explore, each ending at private property and requiring a return along the same route.

The entire track spans 13.3 miles. The road surface is mainly gravel, providing good traction when wheel speed is kept under control. There are only a couple of major obstacles, both located on the southeast finger of the trail. The first is a significant off-camber rock obstacle that will test suspension travel, and the second is a water crossing whose depth varies with snowmelt and rainfall.

This is an ideal trail for aggressive stock vehicles and moderately built vehicles with experienced drivers."

We like Jeeps, we like Radios, Let‘s talk about radios in our Jeeps!

Season opening of Browns and Breakneck Passes Bring work clothes, gloves, boots, trash bags, and tools. This is a trail maintenance run. Pack a lunch Front and Rear tow points required Everyone Welcome Meet point Fairplay Ranger Station

P21 will be opening Caribou Creek for the season and reinstalling the kiosk that was blown over this winter we can use as many hands as possible we‘re likely to have a significant amount of trees to clear and camp sites to clean up. Meeting at the five points intersection in between Caribou Creek north and south and will set teams for each project.

Please contact patrol12@mhjc.org for information.

Host - Mia Pacelli & Jay Pochert. 2133 Redfield Cir., Longmont, CO 80504. Our annual P2 BBQ brisket and chicken. Bring a side, dessert or beverage to share.

All-4-Fun Committee Meeting

Sign up on this event to have your radio(s) programmed for the club frequencies after the parent club business meeting.

For members wanting to purchase their own radios the club suggests either the Baofeng UV82C radio or the Baofeng BF-888S handhelds.

For more information please see the radio communications page here https://mhjc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=241053&module_id=731822

Slaughterhouse Gulch Pack a lunch Front and Rear tow points required Everyone Welcome Meet point Loaf & Jug 173 Bulldogger Rd, Bailey, CO 80421 @ 8:30 AM

Don‘t be apprehensive due to this trail‘s name! It is an easy to moderate trail for the newer wheelers who are looking to get more experience and have a great time while doing it! This is going to be a shorter trail day (intend to be on the trail for less than 2 hours with the option for more). Everyone is welcome to enjoy this beautiful trail (especially those who have never been on it), but don‘t expect big obstacles if that‘s what you‘re looking for. You‘re also welcome to bring passengers - just be mindful that they are your responsibility. https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/colorado/trails/281-devils-canyon The plan: 1. Arrive at air down location sometime after 9:30am for the driver‘s meeting 2. Start the trail at 10:00am 3. Take a lunch break on the trail 4. Finish Devil‘s Canyon close to 1:00pm; possibly earlier 5. Those interested can continue on nearby trails that are similar in difficulty What to bring? Food for lunch, plenty of water, your vehicle with a filled tank, and a ready-to-have-fun mindset. Trailhead air down spot (south of Idaho Springs): https://maps.app.goo.gl/3aV8gH6SwkDP66Ak9 Email Andy with any questions: patrol13@mhjc.org

Join P-4 as we run the Middle Saint Vrain and Coney Flats trails near Boulder, CO The trail is rated a 5 with limited bypasses. We will meet up at @ 9:30 at the trail head and depart 10:00. There is a nice water crossing with ample room for lunch on the other side.
Middle St. Vrain is a well-known offroad trail not far from Boulder, Colorado, known for its rocky terrain and numerous stream crossings. The trail winds through pine and aspen forests, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and the serene Middle St. Vrain Creek. It is a popular artery to recreation, offering abundant hiking and fishing opportunities within the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Often combined with coney flats, these two connecting trails create a full-day offroad adventure sure to entertain recreationalists from far and wide.

Be sure to bring lunch plenty of water, sunscreen and the GRMS radio.

P21 Jun Patrol Meeting

Details TBD (Contact Bill)

This is P-4‘s Adopted trail.
Upper Geneva Creek is a journey through striking alpine landscapes topped with a healthy dose of Colorado mining history. This trail passes through a peaceful valley popular for dispersed camping and climbs to elevations above 11,000 feet, where you can explore weathered remains of mining structures and seasonal towns that are now relics of Colorado’s gold rush days. Along the drive, you are offered the opportunity to hike to a natural marvel unique to only a handful of places on Earth: iron-rich wetlands that create an otherworldly scene with vibrant, rust-colored hues against lush greens and mountain tops. This high-altitude adventure is a rare blend of scenic beauty and rich history, making it a must-drive for anyone drawn to Colorado’s untamed spirit.

We will meet at the Shaggy Sheep Restaurant 50455 US Hwy 285, Grant, CO 80448 at 8 for breakfast and we can leave for the trail at 9 for the trail head. There may be some work to do but usually not much (Unless you want to spend 2 hours shoveling snow only to go 50 more feet). Be sure to bring gloves, shovels, saws (not chain). As usual bring water, sunscreen and the GRMS radio.

Meet up at Cutthroat Cafe in Bailey for Breakfast @ 8:00AM before heading to the trailhead @ 9:00AM