First Alpine Loop Trip

[GreyZ]

I grew up going out there most summers and there really isn't many places that can compare to that area. The alpine loop is a fantastic start, and the number of trails in that area is endless.

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[KABQ]

Headed up next week we plan on yankee boy basin. And maybe more ….. I don’t want to over do it with the wife!

Yankee Boy will be a great starter trail for her, and great photo op at the top.

 

[userdude]

I'll be in CO in early October for a conference.

Two questions about Alpine Loop, whoever knows the answers:

1. How long to expect? Is it a single day, two day, three day, to get a decent taste? Nothing too gnarly, will be by myself or with a passenger.
2. Is it generally passable or worth going in early October?

 

[ksdon]

The actual Loop can be done 3/4 of a day. Shorter if you don't take side trails longer if you stop at every pull over, ghost town etc... 1 day easily but carry lunch. October can be done depending on the year. You might get a dump of snow by then.

 

[jzweedyk]

Will be there in late August with my new Bronco. Been there before in Jeeps, looking forward to doing it in the Bronco.

 

[BroncoTrail]

Headed up next week we plan on yankee boy basin. And maybe more ….. I don’t want to over do it with the wife!

Just get her a barf bag and a blindfold and she'll be aight lol

EDIT: ok i could see how my comment could be taken the wrong way. i meant if she gets nervous on shelf roads or something like that

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