Based on the reviews from last fall not much has changed on the trail. Jason was born in Rhinelander Wisconsin to Jack and Gail Behm on December Read More, Barbara Lee Desnoyers, 85 of Weston passed away January 22, 2023. The track is rutted and rocky with large holes. Uphill from the bridge (WP 6) less than 100 yards is another rock ledge and loose rocks; I slipped off my line, backed up three feet, and then successfully climbed over. You have permission to edit this article. It needs to be noted that pinstripping is guaranteed. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. It was totally open, we came from Crested Butte and went all the way to Marble via Crystal City. My childhood friend Bruce had a Jeep with a Chrysler hemi in it that would scoot us down the road far faster than was safe, or legal, but Bruces Dad had taught him how to properly drive on back-country mountain roads. Got a message from a friend who is visiting the CB area; he says Schofield Pass is partially open but impassible, same for Paradise Divide. Glenn Hamerly. Though my first car was a 42 Ford military Jeep, I didnt ever get it up in the Colorado mountains for some real four wheeling. - Plato. Proceed straight on CR 317, or turn left on CR 734. Uncover Colorado | Sitemap | Advertise, Dining Guide at Denver International Airport. The pass is the high point on Gothic Road, which connects the towns of Marble and Crested Butte.
Vehicle traffic discouraged. Navigating over unpredictable terrain comes best with experience. You can click this link to create an obituary. January 11, 2023 (65 years old) View obituary. The obstacles I came across did not match the photos of that obstacle. Ran the trail as the route here describes, in a 4Runner on 33s. I was in a stock JL with 35s and my friend was in a 200 series Land Cruiser with 33s. www.trailsoffroad.com. Here are some pics of the ride up to Schofield Pass. One summer we took a Jeep tour from Marble to the north and east going up towards the south side of Snowmass Mountain and then on till we could see the back of Maroon Peak. I might up this trail 1/2 a point when ascending the Devil's Punchbowl hill. 12363 Schofield Pass, 9-4-11 No photos, yet, our camera died just as we started down the shelf road. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Schofield obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. If you are doing a loop from Creted Butte, do the loop to/from Gothic, Washington Gulch or Slate River Road. Mark. Receive obituaries. A loop section as well as Schofield Pass, which connects Marble with Crested Butte, are still impassible to vehicles because of snow and downed trees from last winter's historic avalanches. Schofield Pass (10,700 ft) is a mountain pass in the Sawatch Range that connects Marble to Crested Butte in the summer along Schofield Pass Road (FSR #317). On Read More, Carol Jean Thuot passed away at the age of 84 on Monday, December 26,2022 at the hospital under the care team that Rachel rallied. What were you driving? 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I did bump my skid plates a few times down the remainder of the road. Shirley J. Summers, 68 of Schofield passed away at Rennes, surrounded by her loving family on December 21, 2022. We started in Crested Butte and went all the way up. The scenery is amazing. Schofield Pass 4.5 82 #4 of 29 things to do in Crested Butte Scenic Drives Write a review About Between Crested Butte and Marble, this difficult road has narrow, steep passages. Had we not been fully armored underneath, we could have taken some damage based on the contact we heard and felt in the obstacle. snow bridge still blocking the trail below the punchbowl. Roberta worked at several Read More, Sandra 'Sandy' Marie Royce, age 75 of Wausau, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 13th, 2022, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Couple more weeks! Schofield Pass is one of Colorado's most notable four-wheel drive roads. This was after a rainstorm earlier in the day, so this may not be representative of current water flows. Very technical ride at several points and a narrow shelf road that has you paying close attention throughout the entire ride. See the latest published MVUM (2016) online here: Not many Jeeps on the trail today, mostly hikers, and a couple of side-by-sides. Beautiful views. We found there were two slightly difficult rock ledges between Lead King Basin (WP 7) and the bridge at the bottom of the Devil's Punchbowl (WP 6). It was really cool to see them up in the mountains with us. This morning I left C.B. We ran this from Marble to Crested Butte and hit Paradise Divide on the way into CB. What an amazing trail. Don was born on June 5, 1935, in the Village Read More, Scott Urbanski, 52, passed away unexpectedly on January 29th, 2023. Trail was wet so it added a bit of difficulty heading up. Wikipedia.org Description: Schofield Pass is a high mountain pass located near Crested Butte CO and is one of the most popular ways to get to Snowmass Mountain. See the latest published MVUM (2017) here: HmmmI didn't see any signs at all. Forest Service Road 314, which winds up from Marble, through the ghost town of Crystal, and past the Devil's Punchbowl near Schofield Pass, is utilized in the summertime by jeepers, dirt and . I concur with Ryan's 7/31 review - the obstacle has more debris on it than shown in the trail images. The road re-enters the forest canopy and soon merges with the Crystal City Trail at the eastern trailhead to Lead King Basin, roughly one-half mile east of Crystal. 2.5-3 feet of water moving at a high rate. Use our interactive map to explore the roads or just discover them by browsing the site. Signup today for free and be the first to get notified on new updates. 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Sometimes the road is merely 10 feet above the river, elsewhere it is 300 feet, but always a perilous steep grade. See my channel for additional videos on bringing the KTM back to life! 390. . ASPEN - The Pitkin County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a person whose body was found Friday near Pearl Pass Road. Its better to turn around and head back to Crested Butte. Beautiful trail with shelf roads and a few rocky sections at a cliffs edge that will thrill you. The slide had sideways slope of probably ten degrees and there was a real risk of sliding off too. She is survived by her loving husband Mark Summers, three sons, Eric Summers, Plymouth Indiana, Read More, Darlene "Cookie" Jean Apfelbeck, 81, of Kronenwetter passed away at Aspirus Wausau hospital surrounded by her family on December 17, 2022. At one point we came to a rock ledge with little clearance on either side and an appreciable drop off on the drivers side. I had conquered Schofield Pass, and it remains one of my favorite four-wheeling memories. Dismiss. She was born Read More, Ben Fisher, age 53, passed away on February 3, 2023. I think there's two ways you can get there from CB, you can either take Gothic Road that runs past the ski area, or you can stay to the South on Washington Gulch road, which is what we did. It could lead to car damage especially the undercarriage of your vehicle. Some may know him as Jocko, John Boy Read More, Jerome "Jerry" Cherek, 78, of Ringle, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on November 30, 2022. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd554376.pdf. If you could take away the big drop off alongside the shelf road it's easy driving. Russell was born in Rothschild, Wi on May 26th, 1937 to Read More, Jeanette "Jean" Margaret (Frahm) White, 89, Wausau Wisconsin, died on December 27, 2022 at Mount View Care Center. Because the nearest station and this geographic feature . At one point we were stuck at the 30" rock obstacle, unable to proceed or back down for a second attempt. On the other side of the pass awaits the famous Trailriders 401 trail down to the town of Gothic. Its also known as Gothic Road. The road is 22.4 km (13.91 miles) long, running north-south from Crystal Mill to Mt Crested Butte. There is nothing left of the town. "If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is the Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Read More, John Steele, 56, of Brokaw, WI, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022 after a battle with Cirrhosis. The Schofield section was the most technical of the 3 trails, and it was really only mentally challenging. 35 in Mountain Biking [+] I added this road because most people ride up it to get to Trail 401. Situated between Crested Butte and Marble, Schofield Pass Road features granite mountain peaks, expansive meadows, dense forests, wildlife, wildflowers, and the ice-cold Crystal River. In a petrol station next to the restaurant, she allegedly made a call at 9:45 p.m., according to ABC News. It's said to be the most deadly pass in Colorado and for good reason. Had no issues with any of the stream crossings. There are deaths (17 at last count) or very serious accidents every year. Some times the road is impassable all year long due to the snow bridge covering the road. Terrifying video footage shows the chain of events that led to motorcyclist Rick Hogge splashing into the water of the Devils Punchbowl after plunging off the side of a cliff on Schofield Pass. Road is dry for the bottom half and I flew my drone up further and it looked just as dry. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, do not be tempted to follow, turn around and go back.Pic: gautam gurnurkar. Not to mention there have been a-lot of deaths on this pass. Oldest daughter of Erwin and Esther Kniess. The road is perched atop a narrow shelf that parallels the Crystal River. Not far from the mill, we ran into a sign saying Attention Drivers Extremely rough road ahead. Most importantly, thanks God for your protection.show me the path. Success! Be Nice. There was a large snowdrift just around the corner from that sign. This sign exists because the road from Crested Butte to this point is suitable for low clearance/2WD vehicles. It is located in the Elk Mountains, offering a connection between the mountain towns of Marble and Crested Butte. We biked to the top of the pass yesterday (9/4) from the CB side. Details. I was certain he was going to roll as the Bronco whipped him around. Four-wheeling enthusiasts and hunters will face travel limits in the Schofield Park area this fall because of a problem with a bridge on Schofield Pass Road, according to the U.S. Forest Service. My group consisted of a stock '97 Tacoma (29" A/T tires), a modified 2014 Tacoma, a modified 2019 4Runner, and a stock '03 Land Cruiser (33" A/T tires). A crew has shoveled the remaining drifts and drove the entire thing yesterday. Shirley J. Summers. There appears to be a rock slide near the top portion of the canyon that I don't remember from a few years back. Difficulty Accuracy: Beautiful trail nonetheless! Crystal River Bridge No. We want your experiences too! It connects numerous other popular roads and trails (Paradise Divide, Lead King Basin, and the Crystal City Trail), not to mention the historic mountain towns and their unique attractions. 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We were inLifted land cruiser and got stuck on the main obstacle. aware of changes. Improve this listing All photos (40) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour 27 Recommended Night Tours The website is for information purposes only and we assume no liability for decisions made as a result of the information provided here. Rock sliders required on a Tacoma, I used mine well with no chance of avoiding it here. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2VJPWqgMBZ/?igshid=rhr502mbonn2, Recovery of a brand new KTM out of Devils Punchbowl in between Marble and Crested Butte, Colorado, To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please email [emailprotected]. None of us had issues (we all have 20+ years of 4x4 experience). You paying close attention throughout the entire ride representative of current water flows p.m., according to ABC News shown. Slate River road was born Read more, Ben Fisher, age 53, passed away February. 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