V19E3: Featured Forest Road
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V19E3: Featured Forest Road
Christopher Shontz
This board contains the location of the trailhead for the primitive forest road featured in this episode of venture4wd, in addition to a video recap and a few points-of-interest along the way.
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Forest Road 797
Also known as the Neptune OHV Trail in La Plata Canyon, San Juan National Forest, in southwestern Colorado. This route is a primitive out-and-back consisting of a series of tight switchbacks and terminates at 11,500'. It initiates with a stream crossing and a small embankment. It does not require high-clearance, but it does require low-range four-wheel drive and maneuvarbility for the very tight switchbacks. If you can make it across the stream and up the bank on the other side, the rest of the trail is easy.
Neptune Trailhead
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There is a stream crossing here that serves as the gatekeeper for the rest of the trail. Engage low-range here. Water level was low during my visit, but it could potentially be too turbulent after a rain event.
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Neptune Overlook 1
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3/4 of the way up the mountain, the switchbacks will begin to yield some amazing views. This is the first view that prompted me to stop on my way up. Enjoy this spot, but keep going! There are more great views to come!
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Neptune Overlook 2
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Not far from the terminus is this ridge that yields a phenomenal view to the southwest. Although you can drive a little bit farther, I would say that this spot is the payoff and culmination for the entire trail. Not flat enough for camping.
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Christopher Shontz
Since 2017, I've traveled full-time throughout the United States and Canada. Today, I'm based in Tucson, Arizona, United States, and specialize in vehicle-supported adventure, remote camping experiences in Arizona, and delicious places to eat and drink around Tucson.
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