Dollar Lake/Lime Mesa Rd 4x4/Hike Combo
We will make our way up Missionary Ridge to Henderson Lake (17 miles). Then we will take Henderson Lake Rd to the Lime Mesa Trailhead (5 miles). The hiking begins here. Though this is not a technical hiking trail, it is about 2 miles one way, with about 500 feet in elevation gain and climbing up to 12,000 feet. To beat afternoon thunderstorms, plan on leaving PJ’s Gourmet Market at 8:30 am.
Run the Passes
Friday Fun Run: Corkscrew, Hurricane, California, Engineer, Picayune, and/or Placier. Details to come as the date gets closer. Thanks Brian D. for volunteering to lead.
Silverton 4th of July Parade
This year’s details haven’t yet been announced, but following is last year’s details to give you an idea of how the event goes, in general. The details will be updated as they become known. We hope you join us for this fun event.
July 4th Celebration
Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day in our beautiful town!
The Town of Silverton is thrilled to present a day filled with fun and festivities for the whole community.
Mark your calendars on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, for the following events:
Start your day with a burst of energy and join the Blue-Ribbon Fun Run at 8:00 am in Memorial Park. Lace up your running shoes and enjoy a scenic run to kickstart the celebrations! Free to Register and All are Welcome! Email SilvertonBlueRibbon@gmail.comfor more information.
At 10:30 am, Greene and Blair Streets will come alive with the vibrant and captivating 4th of July Parade! Watch as colorful floats and community groups fill the streets with joy and excitement celebrating “Silverton's 150th Anniversary” and “Celebrating our Past and Present”! Email: SilvertonParade@yahoo.com for more information.
(Keep your eyes to the sky at 11:00 am for an awe-inspiring flyover, honoring our nation's heritage!)
After the parade….
Head over to the Volunteer Fire Department and enjoy an exciting water fun event and mouthwatering BBQ for everyone to enjoy. Splash around and savor delicious food in the company of friends and family.
Memorial Park will be transformed into a hub of excitement with a wide array of vendors offering a variety of goodies and games for all ages. Explore, indulge, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere.
If you're a fan of vintage cars, don't miss the Classic VW Showcase at the Kendall Mountain Community Center. Marvel at the timeless beauty of these iconic vehicles and appreciate the craftsmanship that has stood the test of time.
Join the Silverton Brass Band on the Courthouse Lawn for a timeless concert. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the melodies and tunes that fill the air!
At 2:00 pm, the Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce will launch their thrilling Ducky Derby Race in Cement Creek behind Memorial Park. Watch as hundreds of rubber duckies race down the creek, vying for the top spots. Cheer on your favorites and see who emerges victorious!
As the day draws to a close, prepare to be amazed by an epic 4th of July firework display organized by the Volunteer Fire Department. At 9:30 pm, the sky will come alive with dazzling colors and breathtaking pyrotechnics, creating a grand finale to the days’ celebrations!
Don't miss out on this incredible day of community, patriotism, and family fun! Join us in Silverton on the 4th of July and let's celebrate our nation's independence together!
American Basin, Sloan Lake 4x4/Hike Combo
This is a Monday trip in an attempt to avoid crowds. Sloan Lake is along the popular route up Handies Peak. The elevation at the trailhead is 11,600 feet and the lake is at 13,000 feet. The trail climbs almost 1,400 feet in the 1.6 miles to the lake. This is a strenuous hike. Experienced hikers recommended. Weather permitting. More details to come.
Highway Cleanup
Meet at PJ’s Gourmet Market at Trimble Crossing, north of Durango (67 Trimble Ln, off Hwy 550) at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure. You will be supplied with a safety vest, trash grabber, and a garbage bag. After highway cleanup, we will do a fun run up to Buffalo Boy Mine.
Run the Gulches
Thursday Fun Run: Eureka, Maggie, and Minnie. Details will be announced as the date gets closer. Thanks to Brian D. for volunteering to lead.
Stony Pass to Kite Lake
Thursday Fun Run; Check back later for details. Thanks to Brian D. for leading the way!
Highway Cleanup
Meet at PJ’s Gourmet Market at Trimble Crossing, north of Durango (67 Trimble Ln, off Hwy 550) at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure. You will be supplied with a safety vest, trash grabber, and a garbage bag. After highway cleanup, we will head up Bullion King Lake Rd. At the end of this 5 mile road, there is a non-technical hike (less than a half mile) to Bullion King Lake and a bit further to Porphyry Lake. Bring a picnic lunch. Weather permitting.
Holiday Party
Mark your calendars for the annual CJG holiday party at Sky Ute Casino. Silent auction for charity. 50/50 raffle. Here’s the menu.
Highway Cleanup/Brown’s Mountain
Meet at PJ’s Gourmet Market at Trimble Crossing, north of Durango (67 Trimble Ln, off Hwy 550) at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure. You will be supplied with a safety vest, trash grabber, and a garbage bag. After highway cleanup, we will do a leisurely Jeep run up Brown’s Mountain with a stop at the Brooklyn Mine for lunch.
Grand Mesa Jeep Club Rock Junction and Off-Road Expo
One of our members. Cole, has attended this event in the past and will be attending again this year. If you are interested and want to meet up with Cole, let him know! He’d like to see the Creeper Jeepers representing. Find out everything you need to know about the event here.
Registration prices increase on May 21. Register for the event here.
Engineer Pass
Mariah is leading Engineer or Cinnamon (if all is good).
Meet at the Whistlestop Gas Station at 11am on Saturday. Bring snacks, water, and a sense of adventure!
Weather is looking stormy, but not extreme as of right now. I’ll update as we get a little closer.
RSVP here.
Jax Trax
RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY MAY 15 due to weather.
Thursday Fun Run: We will be leaving the Maverick in Monticello at 10 am. Thanks Brian D. for volunteering to lead this run!
CANCELLED. Lime Creek, Spud Lake 4x4/Hike Combo
CANCELLED due to inclement weather. New date to be determined.
Join us for a 4x4/hike combo with a drive up Lime Creek Rd and a hike to Spud Lake. The hike is a relatively easy 2 mile out and back (total miles) with an approximate 500 foot elevation gain. After the hike, we will continue north on Lime Creek Rd for the remaining 8 miles. More details to come.
Elks Picnic Area Annual Cleanup
Elks Club picnic area Annual Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to ??
located at (379 Co Rd 240A, NE of Durango)
Please bring a rake, shovel, gloves, dress for the weather (hot or cold), bring lots of water, wear close toed shoes.
The elks will be providing lunch for all volunteers.
Glen will have his skid steer on site as always
Point of Contact Glen Hood
Meet the Trucks Event
Nicole from the Community Treehouse in Bayfield is extending the invite to the club again this year to show up with your cool ride this Sunday, April 27, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. for the Annual Meet the Truck Event at 658 South East St. in Bayfield, CO.
If you plan to attend please arrive at 11 a.m. Text Nicole to inform her you will attend the event so she can keep an opening on the street for you.
Moab Easter Jeep Safari
Many CJG members participate in this event. Go to https://www.rr4w.com/ for details of the Red Rock 4 Wheelers Easter Jeep Safari.
Chokecherry Canyon Spring Cleanup
RESCHEDULED to Sunday April 6
Anyone willing to help out our neighbors in Farmington, head on down!
CHOKECHERRY CANYON SPRING CLEANUP!
Sponsored by WM, AE Properties + EXP Realty, Cliffhangers Four Wheel Drive Forum, Canyon Off Road Association
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April 5th • 8am-4pm
Volunteer Lunch at Noon by Allen Elmore + AE Properties
Bags, Sunscreen, Refreshments for Volunteers
Volunteer Prize Drawing at 4pm
PRIZES NEEDED!
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2.7mi North of Pinon Hills Blvd on Glade Rd. Across from Brown Springs Campground and Competition Area.
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Board Meeting
A Teams link will be sent out to all members via email. We will be discussing Board nominations. All members are welcome to join the meeting.
Valentine’s Day Bowling
Members, put on your bowling shoes and join us at Sky Ute Casino for an afternoon of bowling. No experience necessary. Just bring smiles. Time to be determined.
CJG Member Meeting
Please join us at our regular membership meeting. We will be voting on whether to implement a complete overhaul of our current bylaws. These proposed bylaws are intended to be more aligned with modern social activity by conducting the business aspect virtually. This will allow our Board of Directors to focus on planning events rather than attending meetings.
This meeting is open to the public. If you can’t attend in person, but want to learn about the club, you can join virtually by clicking on one of the links below.
Microsoft Teams
Click here to join via online =>Join the meeting now
OR
Dial in by phone =>+1 970-812-0909
Phone conference ID: 512 773 733#
CJG Board Meeting
All members are welcome to attend!
Your comments, questions, and/or suggestions for the proposed bylaws revision will be reviewed at the board meeting rescheduled for Wednesday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the San Juan Public Lands Office, in Durango. We hope to have a working copy of bylaws to bring to the February meeting to be voted on and adopted as the CJG new bylaws.
CJG Member Meeting CANCELLED
The Board has been hard at work behind the scenes revising our bylaws. Look for a draft of the proposed bylaws in your email soon. We encourage member feedback before we present our final draft for approval at the February meeting.
This is a slow time of year for four wheeling. Many are busy catching up from the holidays. To give us all a break, this month’s meeting is CANCELLED. Be ready to hit the ground running at the February meeting. Spring will be here before we know it.
The Creeper Jeepers Gang wishes you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2025!
Bayfield Lighted Parade
The Bayfield Lighted Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 22. We will escort Santa through the residential neighborhoods. Santa will be on a firetruck for the kids to enjoy. Meet at the Bayfield High School at 5:00 pm to decorate and leave at 6:00 pm on Sunday December 22nd.
Christmas Party and Silent Auction
Last year was a great success, so we plan to do it again this year. The silent auction raised approximately $1,200, which was donated to the La Plata County Humane Society and the local family advocate center. If you would like to volunteer to help organize this event, please reach out to us.
CANCELLED! Monthly CJG Club Meeting
CANCELLED! We will see you at the Christmas party! Happy holidays!
Fins N Things
Pending weather. Meet fueled up and prepared with snacks and water at 10 am at the Sand Flats Recreation Lot. We will air down here. If time permits, we will run Hell’s Revenge too! Go to Grand County’s website to pay entrance fee ahead of time.
CJG Board Meeting
All members are welcome to attend!
This meeting will be via Teams. You will be getting a link in your email.
The Board of Directors will be discussing the future of our club. Members, feel free to bring your fresh ideas to our brainstorming session. We strongly encourage you to attend.
3rd Saturday of Every Month Fun Run
3rd Saturday OR any day of week OR weekend Fun Run – Need trail and volunteer leader.
Veterans Day Parade
Need a volunteer Organizer/Leader. Leader can contact David Latham at the VFW in Durango (cmd@vfw4031.org) to find out the details on parade lineup, time, etc. Parade is on a Monday this year, and is usually in the afternoon.
Rock Garden
A great opportunity to learn and brush up on skills. Pack a lunch.
Meet at Dollar General in Aztec at 9:00 am, leave at 9:30 am. Kevin H. is planning on meeting anyone who wants to caravan from Durango at the Maverik at 8:30 am.
This is an old competition area, possibly a WeRock event. It can be as easy or as hard as you want to make it. The main trail is a dirt road, then there are obstacles everywhere off the road. It is good for everyone, as you can learn what your rig can do (and you) or just go and watch. The hardest stuff is strictly for buggies. From the very back of the play area, it only takes 10-15 minutes to exit and be back on the highway. It is located on the road between Aztec and Navajo Dam and is closer to Navajo Dam.
3rd Saturday of Every Month Fun Run
3rd Saturday OR any day of week OR weekend Fun Run – Need trail and volunteer leader.
Brown's Gulch and Black Bear Pass
Organizers/co-Leaders Kevin Fox (505-360-1007)/Karin Freeman (970-903-8897). Run Brown's Gulch (CR14) north of Silverton to the gate on the east side of Black Bear Pass. (Reminder: the downhill run into Telluride from BBP is closed for the rest of the season.) We will evaluate our section of Adopt-a-Trail to the pass, do some trail cleanup/maintenance, and clean stickers off the BBP sign, as needed. Meet at PJ’s Market at Trimble Crossing north of Durango at 9:00 am, leaving for Silverton at 9:30 am. More details to come....