On 5/5/05, Jason Bleazard <dml@bleazard.net> wrote:
>
> On Thu, May 5, 2005 12:25 am, jon@dakota-truck.net said:
> >
> > One idea consisted of a "scenic drive", which would involve all
> > paved roads or well graded dirt roads; in any case, roads which
> > a 2wd wouldn't have a problem with. We thought about possibly
> > doing this early in the meet (Sunday or Monday?) Obviously, this
> > would be good for the non-offroaders since they'll be able to
> > drive their daks with the group. If we did this, perhaps Pike's
> > Peak could be a part of that "loop".
>
> That's a good idea. Pike's Peak is a toll road. From what I understand,
> it's a well maintained gravel surface suitable for travel by any passenger
> car (as long as you don't mind a little dust or risk of rock chips that
> goes with any dirt road). It would be a cool place to get a group photo
> of as many Dakotas as we can get up there.
>
I was just there in March (note: don't go in March, it's still
partially snow covered). It was only open to mile 13 of 19, but the
drive up was a breeze in the 2wd Chrysler Sebring rental car. The
road is paved all the way up to the store/shack where I had to stop.
Any vehicle should be able to make it at least that far. I would
suggest making sure you have at least half a tank of gas, and some
water for the radiator if you've got an older vehicle. The road is
fairly steep, and they suggested you keep it in 1st or 2nd all the way
back down.
-Matt Brenneke
'04 CC SXT 3.7L V6
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