Posted by Cynthia Spence on December 12, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I didn't realize it was not a main road. I don't have a 4WD I have a Toyota pickup with only rear wheel...so you can see the problem. I was looking for views of Pikes Peak, any other ideas besides GOG?
Posted by Bob Falcone on December 12, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Depending on snow, Rampart Range Road is doable even in a sedan. The easier approach is from Woodland Park, where the road is typically fairly well maintained at least as far as the reservoir. Approaching from Garden of the Gods can be done in a sedan (or 2WD truck) when it's dry. It is bumpier and the washboards can be teeth-rattling, however. I do NOT recommend the Garden of the Gods approach when there is any decent amount of snow on the ground unless you have 4WD.
I have driven from the Woodland Park end in a minivan and sedan when there were minor amounts of snow without much problem.
As for where to shoot Pikes Peak, Shubarth Trail which intersects Rampart Range Road where Loy Creek Road also intersects is a good road to try. It's also easily 2WD accessible when there is no (or little) snow.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on December 12, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Please see my comments in your previous topic. You should be able to reach either of those points in a 2WD truck so long as there is not a huge amount of fresh snow.
There are also nice views of Pikes Peak from Ute valley park, like this one shot with a 300mm.
You might also try the bluffs in Palmer Park, using them to block our "lovely" city.
Finally you can get some nice shots of Pikes Peak from out east along Hwy 94 and some of the country roads. Yoder road has a hill just south of 94 with no houses in the view.
Otherwise you're likely to have a frame filled with sub-urban sprawl.
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2 repliesI have driven from the Woodland Park end in a minivan and sedan when there were minor amounts of snow without much problem.
As for where to shoot Pikes Peak, Shubarth Trail which intersects Rampart Range Road where Loy Creek Road also intersects is a good road to try. It's also easily 2WD accessible when there is no (or little) snow.
There are also nice views of Pikes Peak from Ute valley park, like this one shot with a 300mm.
http://www.ladewigs.com/Gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=523&g2_serialNumber=1
You might also try the bluffs in Palmer Park, using them to block our "lovely" city.
Finally you can get some nice shots of Pikes Peak from out east along Hwy 94 and some of the country roads. Yoder road has a hill just south of 94 with no houses in the view.
Otherwise you're likely to have a frame filled with sub-urban sprawl.