I've been reading through some threads like this one - https://www.14ers.com/forum/viewtopic.p ... ntero+road and am wondering how far up the Antero road you can get with decent 4wd clearance before it gets too sketchy?
I was thinking this would potentially make for a decent oct/nov hike even if there is some snow up high (w/microspikes) depending on how far up the road we could drive. Maybe not though...thoughts?
Any other peaks that could make for good fall options?
Antero Road/Fall 14ers options?
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Re: Antero Road/Fall 14ers options?
Hey,
I recently hiked Antero on a full moon. It was beautiful.
I drove to 11k in a Liberty with 7.9 inches clearance. Could have easily kept going but I wanted my 3k summit
The toughest part of the road, imho, is the beginning. If you can get your wheels up to the creek crossing, and then treeline, I think it actually gets easier from there.
My one caution about driving it in potential snow would be slipping. After treeline, there’s lots of switchbacks and it’s a narrow road with quick drop offs - I’d be nervous about possibly losing traction and sliding down a hill...
Hope that’s helps. If I can clarify anything more please reach out.
I recently hiked Antero on a full moon. It was beautiful.
I drove to 11k in a Liberty with 7.9 inches clearance. Could have easily kept going but I wanted my 3k summit
The toughest part of the road, imho, is the beginning. If you can get your wheels up to the creek crossing, and then treeline, I think it actually gets easier from there.
My one caution about driving it in potential snow would be slipping. After treeline, there’s lots of switchbacks and it’s a narrow road with quick drop offs - I’d be nervous about possibly losing traction and sliding down a hill...
Hope that’s helps. If I can clarify anything more please reach out.
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Re: Antero Road/Fall 14ers options?
I was just up there yesterday. I have a Toyota Tacoma with a 3-inch lift, and BFG AT tires. It took 21 minutes to get up the road to the big stream crossing, and 23 minutes to get back down (in the dark). It was certainly bumpy...but no vehicle issues at all.
At the stream crossing, there was a stock Jeep Renegade (the new kind) with a young driver. They didn't seem to have any issues. I have seen Subarus up there in the past.
I agree with previous poster...snow or even just wet could dramatically change the equation up there.
At the stream crossing, there was a stock Jeep Renegade (the new kind) with a young driver. They didn't seem to have any issues. I have seen Subarus up there in the past.
I agree with previous poster...snow or even just wet could dramatically change the equation up there.
