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Graphical display from Canon City to Hartsel by Canuckistani
To the individual that answered my posting for my planned trip from Canon City CO to Hartsel CO. You provided a graphed display of what this trip would entail showing the elevation increase by mile markers at 5 mile increments. Is there a program or website you can offer so that I can generate my own graphical trips as well? Your assistance would be most appreciated! MLS48856Views0likes2CommentsRe: Colorado pull from Pueblo to Hartsel
My sincere thanks to one and all that answered my questions/concerns. My daughter lives in Florissant and I am aware of the route 24 trip. If I can avoid driving in the Springs with 27 feet behind me, I'll opt for the alternate trip. Maybe a few more miles but I am banking on the scenic values and have never used the Southern access before. New adventures are always welcomed!!! And I have seen where the traffic can be nasty on 24 at certain times of the days as well. To the responder with the graphic charted depiction of this trip, that is a priceless piece of information. Many thanks! Once again, my thanks to all that have replied. Really am looking forward to the drive now that I have a bit better handle on what to expect. I will be checking Amazon for that Mountain Guide that was recommended as well. Mike532Views0likes0CommentsColorado pull from Pueblo to Hartsel
First, Greetings one and all. New to RVing and looking forward to crossing of roads/paths with some of you folks in the future! Have a 27 ft 5th wheel the Wife and I will pull from Alabama to Florissant Colorado. I am pretty familiar with the Southern route we will be taking from Alabama thru Memphis, Ft. Smith AR, OK City and on to Aamarillo. I intend to then cut NW up to Peublo CO. The leg from Pueblo (altitude 4869) to Canon City (altitude 5328) on hwy 50 sounds and looks to be fairly routine both in the grade change and the highway. Where I am concerned is that last pull from Canon City to Harsel (taking 9 NW) is an uphill pull from 5328ft to 9420ft. Can't really tell if the grade is gradual or a series of roller coaster up and downs with any REALLY SERIOUS INCLINE PULLS! I have a stout F250 Diesel and a just pulled this 27ft 5th wheel from Buffalo NY through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and into home here in 'Bama. Plenty of hills, but I don't think I pulled uphill 4100ft! Anyone travelled this route? Any pull offs available on 50 or 9? Fuel stops, traffic issue at certain times of the week/weekends, rock slides, construction??? etc. Or am I being overly paranoid!!! :{) All help is most appreciated....2.4KViews0likes9Comments
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