refi payment: $4,115/mo Refinance your loan Home value Owner tools Home details Neighborhood details Do you own this home? The final climb to the Ironclads is extremely steep, but you are close enough at that point to hike the rest of the way. We built 600 feet of fence on upper 105 in order to protect the meadow. The other company ran 35 - 40. From this point forward till the end, the trail gets much rockier with a lot of large river rocks peppering the trail. Imagine for a moment what $300,000 could accomplish on one single trail rather than being filtered up to DC. This turn will also take you to the T-33 Plane Crash Trail. I won't be going there in prime season again. Copyright 2020 - Backbone Adventures and Backbone Adventures Inc. can be taken anywhere you choose. Hi, I'm Ryan! Although open year-round, the snow is too deep in the winter and early spring months. Parking for this trail takes place at Middle Saint Vrain. Please explore responsibly! I can't tell you how many injured local riders we served and saved. Bunce School Road is one of the most popular ATV and Jeep trail systems in Colorado. Home Buyers Warranty. Pet deposit is $500 per pet. Probably becoming more moderate than easy with all the heavy use. We had some fun on Ironclads with Razors, 4 wheelers rolling and Drunks fighting on the trail but once we got back onto Bunce the trail was pretty quiet. Very busy with UTVs. Take the time to check out the multitude of views scattered throughout the trail system. Make reservations by phone at 1-877-444-6777 or online at: Campsite spurs range from 20 to 50 feet in length. READ REDFIN'S, Do not sell or share my personal information. The full trail can be competed in 2 hours or less, depending on your pace. Congestion on the trail was causing people to pull of in less than ideal spot for people to get by. ft. house located at 64 Bunce School Rd, Lyons, CO 80540 sold for $250,000 on Mar 22, 2006. Do the math. It was a literal free for all shit show with nobody left to take care of it. I ran this last night with my son and a friend of ours. Saw lots of traffic out of the trail. We got out some chairs and just enjoyed the peace and quiet until some UTV renters had to blow through our relaxing spot. It is closed south of its seasonal gates in the winter and spring. This spacious vintage home is well built with knotty pine, wood floors and large windows framing views of Mt Meeker. When we arrived, it was an acre in size and growing. Turn right on Old Fall River Road. Go. The master bedroom upstairs features a walk-in closet plus an attached full bathroom with upgraded countertops. Climate risk data is provided for informational purposes only. Not much snow or ice along the trail, probably the reason the seasonal gate is still open. One of them had to spin out and throw dust and dirt all over the place. I'd say this is moved up to a 3 at least in the first 2 miles or so, turned around right past the end of 105 due to some ice/snow. Redfin Estimate based on recent home sales. Starting at south end from Waypoint 06: From Highway 72, turn west at mile marker 50 near Peaceful Valley onto paved C.R. Eventually I gave in and chained up my back tires to make the last icy climb. Wildlife is very abundant (even after the fire). This last mile of road is the most difficult section of Bunce School Road as you make your way downhill over large, round, river rock boulders making your progression much slower than it had been up to this point. There is a reason they were initially called "fire roads". Please switch to a supported browser or download one of our Mobile Apps. Discover old mine shafts and hike a 1/4 mile to the top of the continental divide. The difficulty of this trail is very dependant on how far you travel, and what time of year you travel it. Die Bunce School Road ist teils eine Kreisstrae, teils eine Forststrae und meist leicht mit einigen mittelschweren Stellen. Were working on getting current and accurate flood risk information. However, it's a fun area where you'll want to go back and hit some of your favorite spots. Theres a trick, the first right past the big parking area is a marked road 105A, and google maps shows it looping back to the schoolhouse. I stayed at 10, but it didn't matter. Wildlife and Views -Potential of moose and elk. 11 Total Climbs Trad Sport Toprope 47.6% 47.6% Updated January 2023: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, andPrivacy Policy. Bunce School Road. We smelled it and raced out to the location. Wildlife and Views -One nice view point. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE. United States. 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. Jason and I continued to Bunce School Road, which was more of the same but a little more rutted and fun. No problems at all. Right away the county installed "No OHV" signs in those areas where ATV's were never legal in the first place. There are 41 sites that will accommodate tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Do not sell or share my personal information. Bunce School road is mostly class 2 except about a half mile in the middle that was loose and steep (class 4). I have a stock Colorado, made it fine but definitely got more challenging than expected. If you don't already have snowshoes, you can rent a pair at your local REI (the one in Boulder, CO is closest to this hike). Maybe as low as a 3, but if it was rated a 4 I wouldn't disagree. We installed every foot of fence you now see along that trail. Stay on the main trail or explore the matrix of offshoot roads. Based on Redfin's Lyons data, we estimate the home's value is $673,144. Continue until you reach the other entrance sign for Johnny Park Road, then return the way you came. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. I was asked by the Forest Service in Boulder at the end of 2016 to look into the program and devise a plan of action in their District for my company. 64 Bunce School Rd, Allenspark, CO 80510 $547,827 Redfin Estimate 3 Beds 1 Bath 1,211 Sq Ft Off Market This home last sold for $250,000 on Mar 20, 2006. The final climb to the Ironclads is extremely steep, but you are close enough at that point to hike the rest of the way. Difficulty Accuracy: Very fun for snow wheeling at this time. This i certainly think helped because the amount of razors and 4 wheelers we encountered past this sign was easily cut by 80%. We started at the trailhead and did ironclads. Ironclads and T-33 Plane Crash are difficult, extremely steep, and rocky. I hooked up with a guy who had a major role in the creation of the program. This trail is best traveled from north to south starting at the historic Bunce School. It accomplishes very important things: The USDA "obliterates" nearly 2000 miles of trails a year nation wide due to budget restraints. It is a loop trail that begins and ends at this intersection. Roosevelt NF - Boulder Ranger District (North Half). There are outfitters out there who do nothing for the trails they operate on. I'm telling you this because so many of you blame outfitters who profit from National Forest land. Both trails are more difficult than the current trail you are on. It branches off of the Peak to Peak byway, south of Estes Park. This is a local and customer favorite. Bikers can ride a loop from Peaceful Valley or Camp Dick, via Buchanan Pass Trail and Middle Saint Vrain Road, or Coney Cutoff and Coney Creek Roads and Sourdough Trail. We ran the trail from the North end up till somewhere between WP05 and WP06. I checked on it one day and there was trash and unauthorized trails everywhere. Have you done this adventure? If its not enough of a challenge go on up to the plane crash or ironclads. Please refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) for specific dispersed camping locations. Bunce School Road is a 8 km less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Allenspark Colorado. No one was hurt. What comparable homes are near this home? Newly remodeled 3 bedroom 3 bathroom townhouse. The Bunce School Trail is an easy trail with high traffic. I will back up the Forest Service on some decisions though. No fresh snow appears to have fallen in awhile. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732. Super easy from that direction. As part of the Roosevelt National Forest, the scenery is speckled with wavering Aspens and includes some historic sites. Blocking off trail activity (4 years and still holding) It's beautiful and lush now. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. The Brainard Lake Recreation Area is a winter adventurers playground with numerous snowshoe and cross country ski options to be explored. Definitely will be back to do the rest later this year! The gate was closed and there was a giant mud hole with ice walls on both sides. If you include side-trips to Ironclads and the T-33 Plane Crash, the trip is around 13.6 miles. Start a free trial and get this level of detail on every trail He told us he had come up from Camp Dick so we decided to go on through. Were working on getting current and accurate fire risk information. I was in a stock 4runner which normally shouldn't have any problems on something rated this low. This guide is a little light on details, so its worth noting theres actually several small rock gardens, with good odds a stock rig will knock or drag a belly in places even with best case wheel placement. The Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular among off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Subscribe to our newsletter to received exlusive specials and travel deals! Trail was fun, less razors, 4 wheelers and drunks made it way better. Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. READ REDFIN'S, Do not sell or share my personal information. This is definitely worth the stop and great for sunrise or sunset shots. Bunce School Road is part county road and part forest road and is mostly easy with a few moderate spots. Ran from waypoint 1 through to 9 but turned around to revisit some sites back along the route. Lots of packed snow a few miles in, but no traction issues anywhere. Were working on getting current and accurate fire risk information. He was a Rocky Mountain Park ranger from 1920 to 1945. Shot gun wads and trash in water way. Trail Run on May 13, 2006 Report and photos by Bob R., Trail Leader View trail information for Bunce School Road site is used. Take time as well to stop and check out some of the views. very little razor or four wheeler activity on a Thursday made for great solo run. Campsites 1-6, 11, 13-20, 24, 26, 28 and 39-41 are first come, first served. It's been getting more and more rutted. Yes, it benefited us, but it also benefitted every other OHV rider on that trail. From the seasonal gate south, the trail is by far the most difficult stretch of trail and has significantly larger rocks than anything seen on the north side. Do not run this Trail by yourself and make sure your vehicle is properly set up to handle getting in and out of ice walls. Update to the guide to come shortly. LockA locked padlock So, my, Competed fence on 217 we did with the Forest Service. Bunce School Road All locations listed here are only suggestions. Food. Fun time cruising there is a few hard spots on the second branch off but main trail is easy. I tried going forward (37s) but was up to the bumper and got stuck immediately. Fort Collins, CO 80526 I definitely want to do this trail again once my Jeep is lifted and the seasonal gate opens up. You can still access the Northern end of the trail which remains open all year. Bunce School Road is popular and easy to get to. MODERATE. This spot is medium in size, good for a few vehicles. None of the ATV/SxS rental companies have set up shop yet so it was a nice quiet trail. 3 beds, 1 bath, 1211 sq. Copyright: 2023 Redfin. Too many larger rocks in the middle for a Forester Wilderness. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site except for double campsites 11, 12, 14, 21, 24, 28, 38, 39 and 40 which allow a maximum of 15 people. 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