Capitol Creek TH
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- Gandalf69
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Re: Capitol Creek TH
Was at Capitol last weekend. Many smaller cars, a accord, a BMW, and like 2 other smaller, low clearance cars all made it to the upper th. Road was in pretty good shape.
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Re: Capitol Creek TH
Well, it worked out. Took the truck, was great on the TH road.
However might not have been if I had taken the car. It's overheating today now that I'm back in town. This would have happened only a few miles down the road starting from AZ. We'll see what the mechanic says ..............
However might not have been if I had taken the car. It's overheating today now that I'm back in town. This would have happened only a few miles down the road starting from AZ. We'll see what the mechanic says ..............
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Re: Capitol Creek TH
Has anyone been up Capitol Creek recently in a smaller/non-4wd car (imagine a Scion TC)? Hoping to head up this weekend and curious if I can make it to the trailhead or need to park lower. Thanks!
- LifeIsGood
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Re: Capitol Creek TH
People sometimes say any car can make it, but I have been there fairly recently and fully agree with the description provided by this website:
Easy 4WD dirt road to the TH. In spring and early summer, the road can get slippery on a steep hill. 4WD and good clearance is recommended in early summer.
Just because a road is called "easy 4wd" does not mean any car can make it. Rain makes it worse. In 2wd, momentum is needed in a couple steep spots, and there are large humps to negotiate. My opinion: take an appropriate vehicle or take the advice of a previous poster and use your
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Re: Capitol Creek TH
Appreciate the thoughts/updates