Kneubuehl
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Another weekend, and another great Colorado trail conquered by the Cybertruck! This time it was McAllister Gulch, just up from Red Cliffe, Colorado near Camp Hale.
An summary video of the day is available here:
The trail starts out near Camp Hale, which hosts "Nova Guides" for ATV tours, fly fishing, and other outdoor adventures. As I was starting off the trail, a group of ATV riders led by one of the Nova guides spots me from one of trails below. I hear the guide telling his friends that he has to go "tell the Cybertruck to turn around". Sure enough, the guide races up to me to sternly tell me to "turn around, your rig can't do it." He claimed that the grades were too steep, I didn't have enough clearance, and I would "break down". I was supposed to turn around at the next turn...
I smiled and nodded. And of course, I proceeded on. I had researched the trail beforehand, and it was rated a 4 - Moderate on the Trails Offroad app.
The trail starts out in the woods surrounded by aspens and evergreens. Some dips and puddles appear but all pretty easy.
I finally hit some tight switchbacks filled with ruts. I pop a tire in the air and jump out for a pic as usual. The Cybertruck doesn't have much flex, so it's easy to have a tire floating.
The Cybertruck really shines for its size in these switchbanks thanks to the rear wheel steer. You may not realize it, but it makes a huge difference. When you have a chance try maneuvering around a parking lot in offroad mode, then switch to Baja mode and disable the rear steer. You'll notice how much more "sluggish" it feels without that backend swinging around. During offroading, it makes all the difference for making tight turns in one shot, rather than multi-point turns.
Weaving up the hill, we start reaching some boulders. The truck does great climbing over these on a steep grade without issues. I'm running the winter tire pack with Goodyear Duratracs, and they're AWESOME for offroading.
I finally reach a deep rut with a tall boulder that throws the truck very sideways, about 22 degrees roll. But once again, while stiff, the truck powers through. Even without engaging all the lockers, you can feel the software applying power to the right places to roll right over the boulders and step up the trail.
Finally the trail opens up to expansive views of the area. I love to throw the flag on the truck at these points, because it feels like you're taking it to the top of the mountain.
I found an epic overlook where I backed up the truck. It had a campfire just in front. Would be an amazing place to camp sometime.
Continuing up the trail, I stop for a few shots of the surrounding peaks, and bring the drone out. Some SxS's pass me and are totally surprised and impressed to see the truck up here.
At the peak of the trail, it's a large meadow with a stand of trees. And another campfire spot. All by myself on this gorgeous Colorado day.
On the way down, I meet a pair of Jeeps coming the other day. One of them stops me and asks, "you know what you're doing?". I kindly reply: "yes. do you?". He said the trail would get tight with sharp switchbacks. But of course, he has no idea what the truck is capable of...
The trail definitely got tighter, with brush lining and leaning into the trail. I was worried about the wrap on the truck, but surprisingly, the PPF had zero scratches afterwards. And those tight switchbacks? Yeah, no problem. Didn't have to back up once.
A few creek crossings later, I'm ascending the mountain again, alternating between meadows and woods.
Finally we reach the end of the main trail with a beautiful overlook back down the valley. It always feels like a mission accomplished when checking off another epic trail from the list. The Cybertruck is super versatile and fun.
Just before leaving, I pull into Camp Hale in search of the guide who warned me not to go. I found his boss instead. I told him the truck made the trail without a single problem or hesitation. He said he'd have a word with his guide...
An summary video of the day is available here:
The trail starts out near Camp Hale, which hosts "Nova Guides" for ATV tours, fly fishing, and other outdoor adventures. As I was starting off the trail, a group of ATV riders led by one of the Nova guides spots me from one of trails below. I hear the guide telling his friends that he has to go "tell the Cybertruck to turn around". Sure enough, the guide races up to me to sternly tell me to "turn around, your rig can't do it." He claimed that the grades were too steep, I didn't have enough clearance, and I would "break down". I was supposed to turn around at the next turn...
I smiled and nodded. And of course, I proceeded on. I had researched the trail beforehand, and it was rated a 4 - Moderate on the Trails Offroad app.
The trail starts out in the woods surrounded by aspens and evergreens. Some dips and puddles appear but all pretty easy.
I finally hit some tight switchbacks filled with ruts. I pop a tire in the air and jump out for a pic as usual. The Cybertruck doesn't have much flex, so it's easy to have a tire floating.
The Cybertruck really shines for its size in these switchbanks thanks to the rear wheel steer. You may not realize it, but it makes a huge difference. When you have a chance try maneuvering around a parking lot in offroad mode, then switch to Baja mode and disable the rear steer. You'll notice how much more "sluggish" it feels without that backend swinging around. During offroading, it makes all the difference for making tight turns in one shot, rather than multi-point turns.
Weaving up the hill, we start reaching some boulders. The truck does great climbing over these on a steep grade without issues. I'm running the winter tire pack with Goodyear Duratracs, and they're AWESOME for offroading.
I finally reach a deep rut with a tall boulder that throws the truck very sideways, about 22 degrees roll. But once again, while stiff, the truck powers through. Even without engaging all the lockers, you can feel the software applying power to the right places to roll right over the boulders and step up the trail.
Finally the trail opens up to expansive views of the area. I love to throw the flag on the truck at these points, because it feels like you're taking it to the top of the mountain.
I found an epic overlook where I backed up the truck. It had a campfire just in front. Would be an amazing place to camp sometime.
Continuing up the trail, I stop for a few shots of the surrounding peaks, and bring the drone out. Some SxS's pass me and are totally surprised and impressed to see the truck up here.
At the peak of the trail, it's a large meadow with a stand of trees. And another campfire spot. All by myself on this gorgeous Colorado day.
On the way down, I meet a pair of Jeeps coming the other day. One of them stops me and asks, "you know what you're doing?". I kindly reply: "yes. do you?". He said the trail would get tight with sharp switchbacks. But of course, he has no idea what the truck is capable of...
The trail definitely got tighter, with brush lining and leaning into the trail. I was worried about the wrap on the truck, but surprisingly, the PPF had zero scratches afterwards. And those tight switchbacks? Yeah, no problem. Didn't have to back up once.
A few creek crossings later, I'm ascending the mountain again, alternating between meadows and woods.
Finally we reach the end of the main trail with a beautiful overlook back down the valley. It always feels like a mission accomplished when checking off another epic trail from the list. The Cybertruck is super versatile and fun.
Just before leaving, I pull into Camp Hale in search of the guide who warned me not to go. I found his boss instead. I told him the truck made the trail without a single problem or hesitation. He said he'd have a word with his guide...
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