Grays/Torreys 2wd Trailhead - Sleep Overnight?

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Grays/Torreys 2wd Trailhead - Sleep Overnight?

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I haven't seen a posting regarding sleeping in a vehicle overnight at the Grays/Torrey's 2wd/winter trailhead. Is it possible, allowed, done frequently, etc. and if so, is it recommended? I haven't been there, but from what I gather, it is very close to Interstate 70. I have a small sedan and would walk the road up to the main trailhead. Thanks for any info.
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Post by cthomson828 »

I have slept in my vehicle at the upper trailhead, but not the lower. It is right off of the interstate and I personally would not want to sleep there in my vehicle. I've seen too many horror films about hitchhikers. Also local law enforcement might not be happy about it either.
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It's a good place to sleep. I've done it several times.
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Re: Grays/Torreys 2wd Trailhead - Sleep Overnight?

Post by Kiefer »

CaptainSuburbia wrote: Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:58 pm It's a good place to sleep. I've done it several times.
Agreed.

Done it many times, never had a problem, summer fall or winter.
Just crack the window open facing away from the interstate to allow influx of fresh air.
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I've slept there once, half the night after getting in on a very delayed flight, figured I'd forsake the hotel and just sleep there.
It was later in the Fall but was fine and pretty quiet actually despite being close to I-70.
I had my axe and bear spray so if anyone wanted to break in... :twisted:
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nyker wrote: Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:12 pm I've slept there once, half the night after getting in on a very delayed flight, figured I'd forsake the hotel and just sleep there.
It was later in the Fall but was fine and pretty quiet actually despite being close to I-70.
I had my axe and bear spray so if anyone wanted to break in... :twisted:
I bet you were something in the TSA line ... :-D
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bring ear plugs
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