Detours to Moffat Tunnel

detours · 10-26-2015, 12:47 AM

A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I rode up to the Moffat Tunnel. The road out of Rollinsville is an easy dirt road along South Boulder Creek with beautiful views and big sky.

Along the way is the small town of Tolland that has a beautiful old yellow schoolhouse.

detours · 10-26-2015, 12:50 AM

Moffat Tunnel itself is an active railroad tunnel with restricted access. We parked at the base of the South Boulder Creek Trail and enjoyed the lengthening shadows.

detours · 10-26-2015, 12:52 AM

Across from the trailhead parking area, there was a group of abandoned cabins. They were really cool, and we took a few minutes to explore them.

detours · 10-26-2015, 12:54 AM

Inside one of the cabins, we found some spooky graffiti. I would love to come back at night, light a fire in the old grate and tell ghost stories.

SpudRider · 10-26-2015, 01:18 AM

Thanks for posting the ride report, and the nice photos. I love the old yellow schoolhouse.

**cheesy** · 10-26-2015, 08:33 AM

Great pics. I used to get out to the Moffat tunnel a few times a year. The drive is really nice from Rollinsville to the tunnel, most of the time. Early spring calls for 4wd, tho.

I can recommend the Best Western in Nederland for kicking back. Plus there is a little rustic motel with a restaurant, I think it's called the Sundowner, between Rollinsville and Nederland. Very cozy.

Tiger12XC · 10-26-2015, 12:39 PM

I am envious of you Detours, I love Colorado. The closest thing we have to that is West Texas Hill Country Big Bend. I am planning to head out there in a few weeks. Very nice to see you and your wife enjoying those bikes.

detours · 10-26-2015, 03:14 PM

Tiger, post your pics of the hill country when you get back. I'd love to learn more about your neck of the woods!

SpudRider · 10-26-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by detours

Tiger, post your pics of the hill country when you get back. I'd love to learn more about your neck of the woods!

X2; we love reading ride reports and viewing photos from different parts of our country, and the rest of the world.

Tiger12XC · 10-26-2015, 03:37 PM

Will do, I enjoy seeing your pictures also it gets me motivated either working on my bikes or riding them to a far away place. I will take the Westex trip on the Triumph TEX and its wired for video from all angles. looks like I will head out the week of the 16th of November.

2LZ · 10-27-2015, 01:38 PM

Awesome pics and a nice ride! It's also nice to see others here riding with their wives, as well! I like taking rides with my buddies but it's much nicer having Mrs 2LZ in tow.
I always joked, "We take the perfect family vacations. Separate vehicles!"

DaytonaMike · 11-26-2015, 08:07 AM

I love Colorado. I spent 7 months in the South Fork and Creede area and then moved to Alamosa for 13 months. Frequently day tripped all over that area. Colorado is beautiful and definitely worth a visit. I did the Alpine loop on my XR650L with a buddy on an ATV, then did it again alone in my FJ Cruiser. Its a must do if you get out that way. Really miss the seasons and the amazing mountains. Please keep the pictures coming from your rides!!

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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the ride report, and the nice photos. I love the old yellow schoolhouse. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-26-2015, 08:33 AM	#6
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,768	Great pics. I used to get out to the Moffat tunnel a few times a year. The drive is really nice from Rollinsville to the tunnel, most of the time. Early spring calls for 4wd, tho. I can recommend the Best Western in Nederland for kicking back. Plus there is a little rustic motel with a restaurant, I think it's called the Sundowner, between Rollinsville and Nederland. Very cozy. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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10-26-2015, 03:14 PM	#8
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Tiger, post your pics of the hill country when you get back. I'd love to learn more about your neck of the woods! __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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10-27-2015, 01:38 PM	#11
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,065	Awesome pics and a nice ride! It's also nice to see others here riding with their wives, as well! I like taking rides with my buddies but it's much nicer having Mrs 2LZ in tow. I always joked, "We take the perfect family vacations. Separate vehicles!" __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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11-26-2015, 08:07 AM	#12
DaytonaMike Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Colombia Posts: 91	Great Pics! I love Colorado. I spent 7 months in the South Fork and Creede area and then moved to Alamosa for 13 months. Frequently day tripped all over that area. Colorado is beautiful and definitely worth a visit. I did the Alpine loop on my XR650L with a buddy on an ATV, then did it again alone in my FJ Cruiser. Its a must do if you get out that way. Really miss the seasons and the amazing mountains. Please keep the pictures coming from your rides!!
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10-26-2015, 12:39 PM	#7
Tiger12XC Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 146	I am envious of you Detours, I love Colorado. The closest thing we have to that is West Texas Hill Country Big Bend. I am planning to head out there in a few weeks. Very nice to see you and your wife enjoying those bikes.
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10-26-2015, 03:37 PM	#10
Tiger12XC Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 146	Will do, I enjoy seeing your pictures also it gets me motivated either working on my bikes or riding them to a far away place. I will take the Westex trip on the Triumph TEX and its wired for video from all angles. looks like I will head out the week of the 16th of November.
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