Miner's Loop - CO

mizedog · 08-11-2009, 08:17 AM

We did the Miner's Loop which started and ended in the ghost town of St. Elmo and included Hancock Pass, Alpine Tunnel, Cumberland Pass, the "ghost town" of Tincup, and Tincup Pass. None of these trails were difficult. I did many miles in 2wd. But, it was great scenery. I may go back and center just on the Hancock area to explore the gold mines morel. Here are some pics:

See, Jeepin is a family thing...

COSXJFAN · 08-11-2009, 08:42 AM

We sure have some beautiful country here!! Nice pics Miz, thanks for sharing!!

mizedog · 08-11-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by COSXJFAN

We sure have some beautiful country here!! Nice pics Miz, thanks for sharing!!

Sorry I missed the Asian Express. Maybe next run...

djlarroc · 08-11-2009, 10:22 AM

Great pics. Looks like a fun place to see. I want to take my wife, son and mom on a off-road scenic trip, but my mom is afraid of any kind of off-roading so maybe this will be a good one to go to.

IntrepidXJ · 08-11-2009, 01:26 PM

I love those trails...but this is the first time I've heard them referred to as the Miners Loop

XJSETH · 08-11-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mizedog

Sorry I missed the Asian Express. Maybe next run...

sounds good to me man were trying to run out next weekend but im running this weekend at jenny creek if your interested a bunch of xjs are going.

drummerwookie · 08-12-2009, 01:50 AM

you have NO idea how badly i want to go out to colorado.....even if the trails arent hard, whats in those pics is the kinda of place i want to explore.....beautiful country, i love the old structures of the mine......its just some of the most breath taking scenery in the world as far as im concerned

very good pics man

COSXJFAN · 08-12-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by IntrepidXJ

I love those trails...but this is the first time I've heard them referred to as the Miners Loop

I have never heard it referred to that way either.

Iant333 · 08-18-2009, 03:00 PM

Wow, 12,000 feet is pretty high up, how do the Jeeps run at that height, is there a big power loss? It seems like there would be without forced induction. Beautiful scenery around there though.

mizedog · 08-19-2009, 07:36 AM

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Wow, 12,000 feet is pretty high up, how do the Jeeps run at that height, is there a big power loss? It seems like there would be without forced induction. Beautiful scenery around there though.

That used to be a big problem with my CJ-7. It also has 4.56s but with HEAVY 35s. Even at 7,000 feet it would top out at about 45-50 mph.

The Cherokee does better as it's lighter, has the same gearing, and only light weith 32" ATs. From St. Elmo (about 9,000 ft.) I drove the trail in 2wd with no problems for several miles until it got a little rocky.

08-11-2009, 08:17 AM	#1
mizedog Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East of The Springs Posts: 29 My Photos 2001 Cherokee Year: 2001 Model: Cherokee Transmission: AW4 Front Axle: D30, 4.56 Rear Axle: 8.25, 4.56, ARB Tires: 32" Yok A/Ts (with go 33" MTs) Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's SA, Rancho 9000s, JKS Quickers Misc Accessories: JKS SuperNerfs	Miner's Loop - CO We did the Miner's Loop which started and ended in the ghost town of St. Elmo and included Hancock Pass, Alpine Tunnel, Cumberland Pass, the "ghost town" of Tincup, and Tincup Pass. None of these trails were difficult. I did many miles in 2wd. But, it was great scenery. I may go back and center just on the Hancock area to explore the gold mines morel. Here are some pics: See, Jeepin is a family thing... __________________ '01 4.5" SA, 32s,rear ARB, Logan's front bumper, JKS Quicker Discos and SuperNerfs. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...viewcrop-1.jpg

08-11-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,783 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	We sure have some beautiful country here!! Nice pics Miz, thanks for sharing!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

08-11-2009, 10:22 AM	#4
djlarroc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 802 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4:10 w/Truetrac Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 4:10 w/Aussie Tires: 34x105.50 LTB Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's Misc Accessories: Radio Shack CB, skids, sliders, lockers, Rusty's quarter guards, SYE	Great pics. Looks like a fun place to see. I want to take my wife, son and mom on a off-road scenic trip, but my mom is afraid of any kind of off-roading so maybe this will be a good one to go to. __________________ '95 XJ 2DR: Rusty's 4.5", 34x10.50 LTB, 15x7 soft 8, sliders, skids, steering support, Iron Scorpion/JCR, X-Flex, Rusty's quarter guards, Ford 8.8, 4:10, Truetrac front, Aussie rear, Crown SYE

08-11-2009, 01:26 PM	#5
IntrepidXJ Seasoned Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 386 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 32x11.5 Bighorns Lift Specifications: Approx 5"	I love those trails...but this is the first time I've heard them referred to as the Miners Loop __________________ Randy Langstraat .: myXJ.net \| adventureJK.com :.

08-12-2009, 01:50 AM	#7
drummerwookie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 849 My Photos	you have NO idea how badly i want to go out to colorado.....even if the trails arent hard, whats in those pics is the kinda of place i want to explore.....beautiful country, i love the old structures of the mine......its just some of the most breath taking scenery in the world as far as im concerned very good pics man __________________ 1993 XJ 2-door 5-speed 4.0 flowmaster 2004 WJ limited with 4.7 V8 2 inch lift with flowmaster

08-18-2009, 03:00 PM	#9
Iant333 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guilderland NY Posts: 396 My Photos 2001 Cherokee Year: 2001 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L I6 Transmission: Aisin AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chryco 8.25 w/ Aussie Locker and alloys Tires: 33x12.50 Cooper Discoverer STT Lift Specifications: Rough Country 3in, Series II Misc Accessories: Custom 2.50 exhaust, Custom Flat Tan Paint Job, Bushwacker Flares	Wow, 12,000 feet is pretty high up, how do the Jeeps run at that height, is there a big power loss? It seems like there would be without forced induction. Beautiful scenery around there though. __________________ Build Thread: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pro...take-ii-24846/ -My Philosophy: Whenever something breaks, always fix it with something better.

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