Holy Cross 4x4 Trail, BUCKET LIST level EXTREME
Everyone Holy Cross City 4x4 Trail has been on my bucket list for many years and the time came to set out and accomplish that trail. This was a mix of difficult to extreme off-roading that rewards you with beautiful views, colorful history, and unique water crossings. This was an amazing trail and I would highly recommend it to anyone that has a rig that is capable to complete it.
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very relaxing and enjoyable to watch.
Why would even question if others in a Jeep would help or not. DUDE! I've never met someone on a trail that wouldn't lend a hand.
@patlsmith404
3 жыл бұрын
That’s just a Jeeper’s Code! 😎
@kathyg.5742
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly right. Jeepers always happy to help out in fact they thrive on it!
@rickylawson6588
2 жыл бұрын
I have ran with people that said they would help if you get stuck and then just leave us there stuck!
@Rickarobb
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I went there from LA on a weekday back in 2000. Waited at the bottom of the trail and a couple of guys in jeeps from Wyoming showed up about a half an hour later. Hardest trail I ever took and I became great friends with those two guys. Never met a jeep driver that wasn’t friendly and would not help!!
You did a great job taking us through the trail - just the right amount of narration with fabulous video. Thanks, you sealed me planning this trip.
Great videos! Looks like an awesome adventure.
Well done. Thanks for sharing. We have this coming up in mid Sept.
Beautiful area. I love the old ghost towns too.
Here in Colorado us Jeep guys are always looking out for one another and it don't matter who you are.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It was greatly appreciated that's for sure!
@KarstRats
3 жыл бұрын
Why not just look out for everyone?
@scottt3100
3 жыл бұрын
@@KarstRats Did you not get that he said it doesn't matter who you are? Attention deficit disorder?
@jetskill99
2 жыл бұрын
@@KarstRats that’s wHt he said lol
Beautiful Country & great video. Thanks for sharing!😎
I really miss Colorado. I was stationed in Colorado Springs between 2010-13 and I really hope I can go back there. There is so much wheeling that I missed out on while I was there. Im currently in Northern California, about 2 hours from the Rubicon, so I'm making up for it as much as I can.
Thanks for sharing!
I love your willingness to take on the unknown combined with your humility. Huge fan of this channel. Keep it up, sir.
Me: Never offroad alone. Also Me: heading out offroading alone this weekend...
Enjoyed that. Thanks.
Really enjoyed your video. The scenery is beautiful. Some nice driving too.
From Huntington Beach, did it in 2000 in a WJ w/ 35's. Met 2 guys from Idaho in a CJ and a XJ after waiting 2 hrs at the bottom....great time.
One of the trails I didn’t go to that I wanted to try. Unfortunately I had to move away from this beautiful state of 50 years and will miss the few perks of getting up early in the morning, meeting with the jeep club at the bottom of the hill and do our checklists, radio/CB chats, focusing hard on the trail hoping not to run into an axle-breaking rut, digging out and towing someone who was stuck in the snow which buried the trail from a spring avalanche, and have a long hearty campfire supper with your buddies at the end of your day. Thank you for showing me what I missed out. Shout out to the MHJC. Miss you guys after a short term.
Beautiful..
Nice. Your video is giving me spring fever. I can just smell the high mountain pine trees.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I wish I was back wheeling that area again
i like your style code brown, no big attitude or ego...i'd go wheelin with you any time...
@CodeBrownProductions
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it lol. I try to just have fun and live life. They only thing I don't do on camera is curse, I'm a vet so yeah lol
Amazing footage.
Awesome video, enjoyed it, well done.
Always good to have thoses willing to help when you need God Bless them. Thank you for sharing God Bless you too.
@CodeBrownProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, you too!
Holy Cross is one of my favorite trails. I did it (up to French Creek) in a 302 powered Ranger. By then though, because of the altitude (I was running a junk Edelbrock "off road" carb) I parked it and rode up the rest of the way with one of my partners. I want to try it in my Explorer next. Love that trail.
Great video!
Badazz brahda 👊👊
Great video, thank you for sharing your adventure. I liked and subscribed. I will be looking forward to more of your videos. Stay safe.
Nice work and well done! Certainly a little different scenery then we have down here in S. FL. Stunning views my friend!
Love this trail! I did this in 1981 in a stock 1968 Jeep. It was a tough trail then too!
@briancombs1198
3 ай бұрын
I also did it in 1981 in a slightly modified 1969 Ford Bronco . The old Jeep that I saw on the trail completely tore off its exhaust, was that you ?
Amazing
That was intense. Awesome Jeep
@CodeBrownProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great job filming..... all by yourself ,,, wow
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it's a lot of work but it's also a lot of fun.
Awesome def gotta try this!
@CodeBrownProductions
2 жыл бұрын
It's an amazing trail.
Nice Video! Thanks for sharing your trip.
@CodeBrownProductions
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
Looks like a great adventure, good job on videos
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I think it's pretty cool that you do it without a lift and you show what it looks like from your drone point of view I'm also glad that you have the balls to go up there alone I do that sometimes but only with trails I know I can overcome with minor difficulty I've been spending the last 5 months building up my four-door Ruby after seeing this video I know I can overcome this by myself but I'm not going to try it but thanks for the video I'm looking forward to running this trail when the snow goes away hell if you live in Colorado if we could run it together
Code Brown Productions, love it.
You make me want a another Jeep I sold my Renegade and my CJ5 5 years ago. I think I'm going to buy me another one. Thank you for the video
Excellent video. Nice drone footage!👍
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
We were there with you you did a great job hope to see you on the trail again
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys so much! It was so fun!
U did good 7 yrs ago I used my winch twice. Snow was on trail
What a nasty trail and what stellar video production skills you have!!! My creampuff there’s never going there but I just did Mount Princeton couple weeks ago and I’m heading out for Handies Peak hike and then over cinnamon pass on the Alpine Loop which is pretty tame into Silverton and then Ophir Pass and Imogene Pass.
I'm a native of Colorado and I have never been on that trail. Can't wait to get my new Jeep out there... I'll need a few mods first.. What a great trail.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It was so pretty I absolutely loved it. I would definitely go back. Just make sure you have self recovery gear and go with someone if you can. Don't be like me, I'm stupid lol
@phantomwalker8251
3 жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions 2 door. not good choice. it needs to be same w/b as an 80 series toyota, at least. bronco is ideal,85 that is.. with sas front. or 79 will do. only jeep id buy would be a jl,rubi, then fix it..
I just left Colorado my first time. It was awesome. My stock TJ did fine on the beginner trails.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
I’ve attempted holy cross several times and only once made it across the river in my solid axles toyota. Wow there used to be much more flowing water in the 80s and early 90s when I’ve tried.
Excellent video
@CodeBrownProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
New subscriber! Heading west in the Gen6 bronco in July. Awesome content, thanks for sharing!
@CodeBrownProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome, thank you for the sub! I really appreciate it!
sweet trail
Nice! I drive a 2 door Sport myself. (2017, 3” lift, on 35’s) I’m hoping to be out there next month, and probably wouldn’t have attempted this trail if I hadn’t seen your video. Well done. OIIIIIIIO
@silk.1467
11 ай бұрын
Your rig will run this without issue.
Wow, great video! Thanks for showing us the beauty of Colorado. Great wheeling trail. 🌸 new sub. 🙋♀️
@CodeBrownProductions
2 жыл бұрын
It's an amazing trail, if you get a chance you should do it.
Down to Earth guy enjoying some outdoors. Thanks for bringing us along on the ride.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. Thank you for the kind words.
Don't feel ashamed you did great. tech areas will get ya even after running these trails I run into uncharted areas so it seems at times. Have fun
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It was so much fun. The more I get experience and the more I build my Jeep the further I'll be able to go with confidence.
When you first said alone, i thought one rig, thumbs up,great video, enjoy the ride along
@CodeBrownProductions
Жыл бұрын
Originally I was alone (one rig) untill that group adopted me into their fold lol
@jeffclark2725
Жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions yea I noticed after making the comment in the begining, was still a great time , its amazing how freinds are made that way, great trip
Awesome Video! Im now a big fan and new sub.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the sub
Nice video bud!
You lucked out to be on your own then got help! Good, outdoor people always seem willing to help out here!
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I prolly would not have made it past the river crossing without them.
@wildoutdooradventures6899
3 жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions is there cell service out there? What happens if you need to make a call?
Moving to CO this month can’t wait to meet fellow off roaders and romp some nice ass trails
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Colorado has so many offers road trails it's ridiculous. I love going down there to wheel!
-10 points for trailering a streetable rig! 😂 I’ve done it alone as well but had a spotter. You got balls man!
That’s funny, I stayed at that place a few weeks ago 🤣 parked right where you walked out haha.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It wasn't bad lol
Being from Colorado I've had the privelege of doing Holy Cross a half dozen times in a built Rubicon. I never go on a weekend. Too many knuckleheads with rigs that shouldn't be there. I wouldn't even think about doing any trail without a spare tire. You were lucky this time.
So glad that I stumbled upon your channel. Great JB on the trail. I would drop everything to head out on the trails out west. Feel free to let me know if you ever need a wingman. Earned me as a subscriber.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It's a lot of fun, get out there!
Nicely done ! Let me know when you come all the way down to AZ.
@CodeBrownProductions
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to! Maybe not in the middle of summer when it's 300 degrees outside tho. Lol
@jeepcommiehunter176
2 жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions anytime after nov. 1st great still warm yet great cool sleeping. 🇺🇸🎇🎆🎊🎉
Nice video, great trail it doesn't get hairy until you go up to Cleveland lake, it's doable in a mostly stock jeep
@CodeBrownProductions
Жыл бұрын
It was a lot of fun, I want to go back.
I always adopt Jeepers on the trail. I like to do trashy Jeep stuff with my trashy Jeep friends, old and new..
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, we did adopted a Jeeper on Moab Rim who was by himself.
Great. Video. Now I know where I am going next weekend. 👌🏽
Good stuff. I am officially going to give this a go this summer. I have debated it the past two years.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Do it!
Not gonna say it looks easy but I will definitely be trying this in my 3rd gen 4runner
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It was a lot of fun
Definitely would not do holy cross alone but glad you are safe!
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It was fun. Unfortunately my friends never want to do anything so its go alone carefully or never go. I always make sure multiple people know where I am, carry an Garmin Interchange Mini, food and water, and cold weather gear incase I have to spend the night.
@chanceflynn
3 жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions ever ran spring creek in Dumont? If not we'll have to go wheelin!
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
@@chanceflynn don't think I have
@chanceflynn
3 жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions definitely a must, close to Denver technical and fun. Usually snowed out til mid July though lol
You have a --Awesome Wrangler.! Can u tell me the year and the exact things you have done to it. I like the look of yours. So please tell me what things you have done to it from the brand & tire size to the gear ratios to the suspension lift in inches...etc. Thanks much. Bob
SWEET vid! Running a V-8? Rig Sounds great. Man, not sure I’d even attempt that trail. I am a new Jeeper ADDICTED to trails/off-roading. But don’t think I’m good enough to attempt this. I’m available and willing to help anyone out there on the trails that may need it. I’m out in Utah and thought that was just sort of an unwritten rule.. If someone needs assistance, you help em out! fellow Jeepers are family!
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
The Jeep just had the standard V6, I don't have any plans to do an engine swap as I'd prefer to keep the main engine components stock for parts interchangeability. I do however want to supercharge it someday when I get the money but that's not very high on the list of priorities right now. That trail was a lot of fun and I'm so glad that I was able to do it. I always try to help out people when I can.
Great vid and pretty amazing video considering you were alone. Vid had many angles and drone shots. How long would you say it takes to go 1 way if there wasn't any traffic, perhaps a day during a work week. Thanx! Cheers from Denver Colorado!
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Several hours, the hardest part is the creek crossing
Very nicely produced video! Do you mind if I ask what the specs/mods are on your Jeep?
That looked like a blast!!! I'm going to be in the Pagossa Springs area in a couple of weeks. Do you have any easy to moderate short trail suggestions for around that area?
@d8889
2 жыл бұрын
I guess you're already back from Pagosa. I've been based there during the last 15 years for long times both in springtime and fall. Should you still need any advice feel free to drop me a line
Real jeepin'. No parking lot poseurs here.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Nope, my Jeep looks like a golf ball yo prove it
@stokerboiler
3 жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions Jeeps used like Jeeps are supposed to be used look like they've been through the Normandy invasion.
Great trail, great rig and experience at play. What drone are you running? Does it have an auto follow function or are you flying it and driving yourself??
Awesome video. I see you had drone that follows. How does it do with tree and limb avoidance?
@CodeBrownProductions
11 ай бұрын
Modern drones like DJI have sensors built in that help detect and avoid obstacles
Don’t forget, you can (almost) always ease the pain of passing over big boulders by track building with smaller rocks between them. At 10:29 there seemed to be plenty of rocks available, fit for the purpose. The advantage over mats is that they tend to lock in place and won’t skid out on you like the traction mats almost always do when used on rocks. Great video and psyche of approach to a lone run on an unfamiliar trail. New sub here from a Brit living in Romania❤️🇷🇴🇬🇧👍🏻
Great job man. Have you done Fordyce in Northern California? And how does it compare to holy cross?
I would love to meet a group to crawl around star valley wyoming. Maybe grays river or somewhere on the snake River.
@CodeBrownProductions
Жыл бұрын
I'll have to look up that area.
Spotters are nice. If you want them, if not, not so good.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I love having spotters. They make sure I don't die lol
Awesome video, just curious if you aired down for this trail?
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Oh very much so. I didn't have beadlocks at the time so I could only go down to about 10-12 psi.
Which kind of drone do you have? That's pretty cool it follows you only when moving
@CodeBrownProductions
Жыл бұрын
Back then I was using a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Awesome video man!! Are those 35s? What lift you got?
@CodeBrownProductions
Жыл бұрын
At the time with that Jeep it was a 3.5" Long Arm Kit from TnT Customs with 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers
I'm such a nice guy I helped a couple in 4Runner once too. Mainly it was to give them crap for owning a 4Runner but we got them off the mountain. 🤣
Fun Times Were Had By ALLL
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It was a lot of fun!
That is nice , what size tires and lift you are on
@CodeBrownProductions
11 ай бұрын
Back then with my JK I had 35" tires and like a 3 or 4 inch lift. I can't remember.
What is the brand name of the after market fenders you are running?
🤘🤘🤘 any recommendations for blue 🔵 trails in Colorado?
How long did it take to go from the trail head to the "top" and the ghost town?
Nice video. marginal background music though ;)
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough lol
Great video. What drone are you using?
@CodeBrownProductions
Жыл бұрын
At that time it was a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
@PokeyOkie
Жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions yeah, I guess it's been a while but just found this video. It seems to have done a good job. Have you upgraded since?
I ran it in the rain last year and it is a monster 10+ rating in the rain. The year before is was bright and sunny and we crawled the whole trail. In the rain, we all had to winch the first obstacle and the ledge before the ghost town.
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
That whole trail was so fun I loved it. I can't imagine doing it in the rain!
Do you have front and rear lockers and a 2 inch lift
Nice video! Can this be done in stock 21 JLU Rubicon?
@CodeBrownProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I would have to say no. You would be able to complete all but the rocks at the end of the water crossing. At the time I had a 3" spring lift, 35s and lockers front and rear and I still had to be dragged across on my skid plates. That and the water makes it slick as snot. If you attempt make sure you have a winch and another vehicle that can pull you out if needed.
What year is your Jeep and what engine do you have
Did you have to use AC and Hand Sanitizer/Moisturizer ?
You didn't do the Gate Keeper. ☹️
About how long did it take you from the trailer and back?
@CodeBrownProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Good question, not sure? All day? I film and explore stuff.
Do you Jeep the Ouray/Silverton area ? It is beautiful !
@JH-mt3pp
2 жыл бұрын
BTW....you drove much more challenging trail than I attempt !
@CodeBrownProductions
2 жыл бұрын
Sure do, I go there normally once a year.
@JH-mt3pp
2 жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions We were there last September but the early snow cancelled our Jeep trails that I had planned to do. Watching your video has me making plans lol.
What drone was used for those shots???
@CodeBrownProductions
11 ай бұрын
At that time it was a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom. Now I use a DJI Air 2S
What drone do you use? It has a nice video quality
@CodeBrownProductions
2 жыл бұрын
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
@Justin9839
2 жыл бұрын
@@CodeBrownProductions thank you