Spring Creek

Overall a challenging trail on a side by side but doable with some persistence and a little swearing

Very small amount of on trail snow. 2-door rubicon 32” with a 2.5 inch lift had no issues still had to winch up the wall which is typical

patches of snow maybe a foot or two deep, nothing impassable. definitely pushed the limits of my 4runner (3” lift on 33’s). No trail damage (that I’m aware of yet).

Trail was in great condition. Main obstacles werent super dug out. Light dusting of snow in spots toward the top. No mud, light dust.

Trail was dry. Snow dusting in the shade.

We started from Lawson side. The trail is open with ideal conditions but is challenging and accurately rated as difficult (8/10). We ran 35-inch tires with lockers, yet struggled with clearance in many spots. The first major obstacle was too tough for 35-inch tires—37s or 40s are probably gonna be fine—though it can be bypassed. Following the onX trail guide leads to a dead end; about 1,000 feet before it (at mile 3.8), there’s a turn with a narrow section and 5-foot boulders we couldn’t navigate, forcing us to turn back. We’ll attempt it again another time.

We broke through about 20 snow drifts, some up to 5’ deep. You might need to winch if you go today but it is melting fast.

The disabled Jeep blocking the trail at 39.74833, -105.64250 was repaired and removed at about 12:01 AM on 10/18/24 by a team from Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery. The trail is no longer obstructed.

Abandoned broken jeep blocking trail at switch backs near top. No way around

About 1/8th mile from the connection to cascade loop is untracked and 3-4ft deep of snow still