We started in Crested Butte and went all the way up. Vehicle traffic discouraged. Fourteen people have died in automobile accidents on the Schofield Pass road -- all from going over the edge in various places on the many miles of shelf road. Thread starter Basaltfj40; Start date Jun 26, 2021; Basaltfj40 0. Luckily did not run into anyone going the opposite way. We dont know specific details yet, but we do know what type of content it includes. Fun, but not for the faint of heart. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. God forbid someone would have come from the other direction! The Schofield Pass trail itself is not very technical. I'm not sure the pulling jeep had permission from the vehicle's owner. If you do not like it then do not run it but do not decide what is best for me. I wish I had taken more pictures but was so focused on the trail as it was my first time on it. Will have no problem in any 4x4 vehicle. https://youtu.be/zlb8ic6ivcg?t=300, Bike recovery video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pJCZhkk6Zg. I wasn't going quick enough and the front tire got kicked to the left which caused my throttle hand to twist and well .. you saw the rest. We took off for Crested Butte and were there in no time with the rest of the trail being quite tame. She was born June 30, 1937 in Tomahawk WI, to Gordon and Mary Virginia (Griffith) Read More, Frederick (Fred, Fritz) H. Redmann, 95 years proud, raised his outstretched arms, welcoming the loving embrace of his Lord and heavenly family Read More, John J Freudigmann Born on March 10, 1938; born to eternal life on January 18, 2023. Other than the one obstacle, not too bad. Hogge believes he wasnt going fast enough when his front tire twisted and he fell an estimated 60 to 70 feet into the punchbowl. Starting around Gunnison/Crested Butte in early August is there a good loop that starts on Schofield pass to Crystal/Marble then maybe over to Aspen and back Pearl pass. 12363 Schofield Pass, 9-4-11 No photos, yet, our camera died just as we started down the shelf road. Terrifying video footage shows the chain of events that led to motorcyclist Rick Hogge splashing into the water of the Devils Punchbowl after plunging off the side of a cliff on Schofield Pass. There were three vehicles in the Maroon Bells hiking trailhead lot, and one vehicle at the yellow warning sign at the north end of Schofield Park. December 30, 2022 (85 years old) Once you get on the CB side you are greeted with expansive rolling mountains. As can be seen, I chose a riding line on the left as I thought it looked easier. Narrow corridor of pin-stripe willows between Waypoint 4 and Waypoint 5. Editors Note:Heres a quick pieceregarding why weve decided to include accident and death coverage in our collection of content. Scott will be remembered as a friend to many who had a heart of gold. One is the level of actual danger and the other is the level of skill or gear needed to accomplish the trail. Schofield pass is known as the most deadly pass in Colorado and for good reason. '); Revised video without music here: https://youtu.be/iHf-vDjazh0What an awesome trail! Overall a very fun and beautiful drive. The autumn colors are just beginning and I expect them to peak by the first week of October. The trail was wet from rain all morning, and the prior day, but luckily it didn't rain on us while we were coming through. So Leo still faces a murder charge for the death of his wife. It is located in the. Designation of a road, trail, or area should not be interpreted as an invitation to all types of travel or as an implication that the road, trail, or area is passable, actively maintained, or safe for travel. First I grabbed for anything to slow me down; check out the shadows. It had been in operation only two weeks, manned by the 515th Army Aircraft Warning Service. I ran this trail from Crested Butte to Crystal Mill in my lifted Tacoma with rock sliders and 33s. Water depth and velocity varies depending upon season and recent precipitation. See you next year! On Read More, Carol Jean Thuot passed away at the age of 84 on Monday, December 26,2022 at the hospital under the care team that Rachel rallied. We heard that a vehicle flopped on its side in the punch bowl section due to the driver hugging the hillside just 2 days prior. Wikipedia.org Description: Schofield Pass is a high mountain pass located near Crested Butte CO and is one of the most popular ways to get to Snowmass Mountain. Leonard Schofield, MBA Expand search. I do not need to be protected from myself. I came up from the bottom, from Crystal Mill. In 2005, we went back with a friend in his 2000 Cherokee. She was born January 10, 1921, in Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. I drove a stock ZR2 with 2" lift and 31.5" tires but still scraped on the rock. accounts, the history behind an article. What an amazing trail. A signal warns: This is the last chance to turn around or pass a vehicle for miles. Fantastic trail! https://www.gunnicbgoats.com, * Chris Cox and crew from Crystal Mountain Ranch for the sketchy, cold and wet recovery attempt and subsequent success. Joined Jul 21, 2017 Messages 367 Location Basalt. Situated between Crested Butte and Marble, Schofield Pass Road features granite mountain peaks, expansive meadows, dense forests, wildlife, wildflowers, and the ice-cold Crystal River. I had driven the stretch from Glenwood Springs through Carbondale, and up McClure Pass, to Paonia for years to visit family, and we would occasionally take an excursion to Marble. After an agreed discussion, we would would rate this more of a 6-7 and other very important considerations BEFORE attempting would be: It also has it listed as no issues. From the southeastern trailhead (intersection of Gothic Road and Slate River Road), the road travels through an enormous meadow (Schofield Park) which transitions to pine forest as it descends toward Crystal Canyon. The scenery is amazing. The Schofield Pass Road begins where these intersect (where the brown Forest Service sign indicates "Schofield Park"). Insane Cliff Crash info Waterfall - Schofield Pass Colorado Rick Hogge Video Falls down Cliff into Waterfall over 400 Feet! Most accidents occur on the descent from Schofield Park to the Devil's Punchbowl. In the wake of resurgent interest in religious history spurred by Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ and Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, this 40th anniversary edition of The Passover Plot is set to engage a completely new generation of readers searching for truth. Trail was wet so it added a bit of difficulty heading up. It was dark when I went over the rock obstacle at waypoint 5 - had to reposition a few times to get the right line. What were you driving? The next place that we thought would be fun to visit was the little ghost town of Crystal, near the headwaters of the Crystal River, upstream of Marble. Most importantly, thanks God for your protection.show me the path. Simply browse the Schofields obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. There are also a couple rock obstacles to consider and navigate between. That shelf road scared the crap out of me and I used to jump out of airplanes for a living. Once you get past the turn-off to Emerald Lake the road gets steeper and looser, and there is a cliff wall near the end. enhance and customize your user experience, and to analyze how our 5 between the Devil's Punchbowl to the north and Schofield Park to the south has been deemed unsafe and closed, the Forest . Schofield Pass is one of Colorado's most notable four-wheel drive roads. Potential rocks and/or tree stumps less than 18" tall and/or vertical ledges less than 18" tall and/or near vertical ledges or waterfalls less than 36" inches. There was a large snowdrift just around the corner from that sign. var sidebar_width = parseInt('220px'); I was in a small Isuzu Trooper and still brushed some pin-stripes. Michelle Schofield, then age 18, left the restaurant where she was working at 8:15 p.m. on February 24, 1987, according to WTSP. Heres a look at where Schofield Pass is located on the map. I ran this solo and knew it was going to be a challenge with my worn-out rubbers but it was still a fun, beautiful trail and I'm excited to do it again next year with my new, larger setup. Doable but extremely difficult. From the southeastern trailhead (intersection of Gothic Road and Slate River Road), the road travels through an enormous meadow. You Don't Ride Over the Schofield Pass (Colorado) (November 22, 2017) Ignorance can get you killed and sometimes a U-turn can save your life. Two words for Schofield Pass: HOLY SH#T!!! 4X4 with experienced drivers and narrow wheel base only. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Norma (Farris) Popek. Use the 'Report' link on The road through the pass is an old wagon route between Crested Butte and the Crystal / Marble area. Mark. Not widely traveled, this trail makes a fun hike. He was born April 13, 1968 Read More, Donald Robert Mullen, 87, of Schofield WI died on February 7, 2023, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. I'd describe this road as: large rocks, moderate off camber (leaning you into the river), and about no spots to pull over, so be ready to drive in reverse over all of these obstacles while on a narrow shelf should you have to yield to traffic. With the gas pedal at that magical spot where youre neither accelerating or decelerating, just keeping up my momentum, I easily traversed the slide then stopped while my family ran up to jump back in. I made it no problem in my Xterra and it was super fun. Had we not been fully armored underneath, we could have taken some damage based on the contact we heard and felt in the obstacle. See the latest published MVUM (2016) online here: This trail is not for the faint of heart, and tire placement is extremely important. Historical Weather. The area is extremely isolated with towering mountain peaks amongst sprawling aspen and pines. I would recommend upping the difficulty rating primarily to deter novice drivers from attempting it. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. He Read More, Carol Mary Walkowski, 76 of Weston passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2023. Kindra was born on July Read More, Robert Michael Sitz, 64, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on February 4th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family Read More, John Joseph Poncek , 86, of Westboro, died Saturday, February 4th, 2023 with family at his sides, at his home where he was also born and lived his entire life. We thoroughly enjoyed the trail and only were nervous (terrified) watching two vehicles that were not in 4 low, riding their brakes and "bouncing" down the Punchbowl. Turn up the switchback to Lead King Basin, or proceed straight to Crystal and the iconic Crystal Mill. At the top of trail 401 (a little less than 1.5 miles), there is a split. We drove this trail on Saturday after driving the Eastern half of Paradise Divide. The dirt portions of the trail a VERY dusty I have never seen so much dust kicked up. Details. The relief from the shelf road really adds to the thrill. His family moved to central Utah when Tracy was a child, and subsequently to southern Utah, where he fell in love with the Rocky Mountains. Pete was born Read More, Russell Howland of Schofield Wi, passed away on December 30th, 2022 at the age of 85. With some rock stacking and we were able to get up and around it, but not before our nerves were tested. At 10,705 ft, Schofield was clear of snow. [WATCH] Horrifying footage shows motorcyclist falling from Colorado cliff, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pJCZhkk6Zg, "Mountain lions are hunting in backyards": Study tracks movement patterns of Colorado mountain lions, CU study identifies new lineage of elephant bird, Beloved cranes are back in southern Colorado, Crews rescue 8-year-old boy with severe altitude sickness in Colorado, Registration to open at 5 AM for iconic Colorado mountain races, Coroner confirms skier death at Colorado ski resort. The pass is the high point on Gothic Road, which connects the towns of Marble and Crested Butte. Pics of waterfalls running, near waypoint 4. That same year Denver saw 50 fatal crashes but is a far bigger city and metropolitan. We were inLifted land cruiser and got stuck on the main obstacle. it is the essance of my being. I did bump my skid plates a few times down the remainder of the road. Very narrow road with not many places to allow a vehicle to pass. He was born on July 31,1948 in Freeport Read More, Diane (Di) Lee Hartel (LaMonico) July 20th 1946 January 8th 2023 Diane Lee Hartel (LaMonico) age 76 of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away Sunday Read More, Stephanie Bronson, 34, of Weston WI lost her battle to cancer and took her final breath on January 8th, 2023. Technical Rating 5 Access Description From Glenwood Springs: Take Highways 82 and 133 south past Redstone. Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click Start now or Create an obituary for your loved to begin. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 8th, 2023, at the age of 87 Read More, Robert W Steppert, age 83, of Merrill, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 3, 2023. It's said to be the most deadly pass in Colorado and for good reason. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd554376.pdf. I've driven my SxS on it and would say to people that haven't driven this road that even though it's rated a 4, it feels much more difficult and dangerous than other trails of the same rating. Unlock all of the details on every Trail Guide and Scout Route. Click or call (800) 729-8809. I saw a post by a person who drove a minivan in and was complaining about how treacherous it was. 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