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Went out to west Texas this last weekend and this year I have a Bronco, so I wanted to do a little sightseeing off the beaten path while time allowed.
We stayed in Marfa on Thursday night, with the intention of driving down RM 2810 Friday morning until the pavement ends, and it becomes Pinto Canyon Road. Being my first time out, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew the Raptor would be up to the task, especially after doing the Raptor Off Roadeo the previous weekend!
Once we got to the start of the trail, I aired down a little, to 30-31 psi, just to be on the safe side. (I was running 40+ psi on the drive out from Dallas)
The trail itself starts out a little rocky, a little bit washboarded, but not too bad. I soon crossed paths with a 4Runner heading the opposite way, but that was the only other vehicle I saw. I kept driving, but found myself stopping over and over to take pictures. Its just so pretty out here.
The trail was never bad, but there are many points where it would become difficult or impossible to pass if there was recent rainfall. Fortunately, "rainy" season in this area is July-September.
Towards the end, it widens and becomes more compacted. It was tough to stick to the 30mph limit that I think was posted at the beginning.
At the end of the trail, you are in Ruidosa, an old ghost town with a church called Sacred Heart that was originally built in like 1915 and then fell into disrepair. A non-profit is restoring it. While the pump was airing us back up, a nice gentleman offered us a short tour. In the hour we were there, one car passed by on FM 170.
After that, we followed FM170 to Presidio for lunch. At the speed limit, I was almost catching air on the hills.
After lunch in Presidio, we headed back north on US-67.
We ended the day in Marathon at one of our favorite places, the Gage Hotel.
Really fun day in the truck and next time I am out there, I will be ready to do some more adventuring, maybe in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
We stayed in Marfa on Thursday night, with the intention of driving down RM 2810 Friday morning until the pavement ends, and it becomes Pinto Canyon Road. Being my first time out, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew the Raptor would be up to the task, especially after doing the Raptor Off Roadeo the previous weekend!
Once we got to the start of the trail, I aired down a little, to 30-31 psi, just to be on the safe side. (I was running 40+ psi on the drive out from Dallas)
The trail itself starts out a little rocky, a little bit washboarded, but not too bad. I soon crossed paths with a 4Runner heading the opposite way, but that was the only other vehicle I saw. I kept driving, but found myself stopping over and over to take pictures. Its just so pretty out here.
The trail was never bad, but there are many points where it would become difficult or impossible to pass if there was recent rainfall. Fortunately, "rainy" season in this area is July-September.
Towards the end, it widens and becomes more compacted. It was tough to stick to the 30mph limit that I think was posted at the beginning.
At the end of the trail, you are in Ruidosa, an old ghost town with a church called Sacred Heart that was originally built in like 1915 and then fell into disrepair. A non-profit is restoring it. While the pump was airing us back up, a nice gentleman offered us a short tour. In the hour we were there, one car passed by on FM 170.
After that, we followed FM170 to Presidio for lunch. At the speed limit, I was almost catching air on the hills.
After lunch in Presidio, we headed back north on US-67.
We ended the day in Marathon at one of our favorite places, the Gage Hotel.
Really fun day in the truck and next time I am out there, I will be ready to do some more adventuring, maybe in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
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