2025 MHCC Cruise Colorado
June 16-20, 2025
This week does not conflict with RMMR, Mustang Stampede, Hot Rod Cruise, or Father's day
But does interfere with the London Cobra Show and the Shelby CruiseLots of stuff happening in June
We are staying in Colorado, again.
The consensus is to focus on the 4 corners area
I did get a little bit of input:,
1. Stick to the SW part of the state.
2. Four Corners Monument
3. Mesa Verde NP
4. The Million Dollar Hwy.
5. CO Rt-145
6. Avoid Rt-50 east of Montrose due to construction
We will try to finish the day fairly early, like 1500-1600, so we can enjoy the towns and hotel amenities
We will also try to find hotels closer to the center of town
For example, the Tomichi Inn is nice. But it's a long way from anything
We'll depart from the gas station on Morrison about 0800'ish on Monday
We should be back in the Denver area Friday Afternoon
Overnight Stops:
Mon, 16 June South Fork
Tues, 17 June Mesa Verde NP
Wed, 18 June Ouray
Thur, 19 June Hotchkiss.
Fri, 20June Home
I would like to get hotel rooms in Mesa Verde NP this time. But they go fast, so everyone will have to make reservations fairly early.
There are also a couple of hotels/motels in Mancos that are a little bit cheaper.
Please let me know who plans to participate. So far, I have 5 definite, and 3 maybe.
For participants - and anyone else who wants one - I will make some daily route maps.
Participants will need to send $50 to Rick Ruell, 6910 Pawnee Way, Niwot, CO, 80503
Hotel information
Thank you, Amy Peet!
Monday June 16th
South Fork, Colorado
Quality Inn
182 E Frontage Road, South Fork, CO 81154
There is a block of 10 rooms with a release date of May 26th.
$139.25 + tax includes Breakfast, Pool, and Hot Tub.
719-873-5600
Tuesday June 17th
Mesa Verde National Park
Far View Lodge
No block set up 20+ rooms available
$185.11 +tax
800-449-2288
Wednesday 18th
Ouray Colorado
Quality Inn
191 5th Ave Ouray, CO 81427
Block of 10 rooms with a release date of May 19th
$230.00 +tax Breakfast included
970-325-7203
Thursday June 19th
Hotchkiss, Colorado
Hotchkiss Inn
Hotchkiss Inn
406 Co Road 133, Hotchkiss, CO
Block of 10 rooms with a release date of May 19th
$199.99 +tax Breakfast Included
970-872-2202
Participants
So far, these are the people who plan to attend:
Bob
Al & Deanna
Dick & Candy
Rob & Darlene - meet in Ouray
Walt & Terry
Larry & Amy
we have room for many more!
Updated: 6/24/2025
2025 MHCC Cruise Colorado after action report
We had 5 Cobra's, 1 Mustang, and 2 Porsches
Best of all we had 15 people. Best turn out in a few years.
We had a great time! Excellent weather, excellent roads, excellent friends, and excellent cars.
We had a little bit of drama - I got a speeding ticket
and a little bit of trauma - fuel pump got heat soaked
for the most part, we had excellent weather
Cool and sunny in the morning, warm in the afternoon
between Delta and Whitewater, though, it was really hot. Like 106*!
No one's engine overheated. But Rick's fuel pump did.
Had some great food, too! Mexican in South Fork, Pizza in Silverton, and BBQ in Hotchkiss
We toured the Deerhammer distillery in Buena Vista
Lennie was really passionate about his craft. He gave us a private tour!
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After the tour, we did some tasting. I found a couple I liked, and one I thought I would like, but didn't
Mi Mexico in South Fork
Visiting friends in Durango
Mesa Verde NP
Million Dollar Highway
Ridgeway, where "True Grit" was filmed
Just hanging out
There's a Motley group! Some of my best friends.
Lunch at the brewery in Silverton. Pizza was delicious!
Cobra's like to hide in rocks.
We stopped at the Taylor Reservoir for lunch. The burger was most excellent!
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2024 MHCC Cruise Colorado
June 10 - 15, 2024
This year we are staying in Colorado.
We will start on Monday morning, June 10. Meet at the gas station in Morrison
We will depart promptly at 0900'ish, or thereabouts
Overnight stops will include Gunnison, Pagosa Springs, Cortez, Hotchkiss, and Cripple Creek
There will be no marathon runs or unusually long days. Average days are 200 miles.
I will send a more detailed route description and map out this week.
If you did not get one, e-mail me: Bob Cowan 035@comcast.net (no spaces).
6/7/2024: Update
We all know that the bridge west of Gunnison is still closed. Not a big deal. We will go around on Day 5
Here are the lodging details:
2024 MHCC Cruise Colorado Lodging:
(Dates are check-in)
Monday, June 10, 2024- Gunnison
Inn at Tomichi Village
41883 US 50Gunnison, CO 81230
970-641-1131
We have 10 rooms blocked for us.
Room Rates:King - $169
Double Queen - $169
Book your room at the Inn at Tomichi Village
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Updated 3/8/2024, 1700
Healing Waters Resort and Spa
They would not block any rooms for us. And they are full up on that day.
The Springs Resort
323 Hot Springs Blvd
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
800-225-0935
www.PagosaHotSprings.com
Room Rates: $349
Brooke has blocked off 10 rooms for us, 5 king and 5 double double.
Our contact there is Brooke Munden. She says it is best to contact her by e-mail
BMunden@pagosahotsprings.com
Wednesday, June 12,2024
Best Western - Turquoise Inn
535 E. Main St.Cortez, CO 81321
970-565-3778
It is best to call hotel directly, rather than the BW web site
Our contact there is Eva, Manager of Group Sales
We have 10 rooms blocked for us.
Room Rates:
King - $139
Double Queen - $139
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Hotchkiss Inn
406 Highway 133Hotchkiss, CO 81419-9604
970-872-2200
It is best to call hotel directly, rather than the web site
We have 10 rooms blocked for us.
Room Rates:
King - $189
Single Queen - $189
Friday, June 14, ,2024
Chamonix Casino and Hotel
201 East Bennet AveCripple Creek, CO, 80813
Book your room at the Chamonix Casino and Resort
OR, 719-689-2142 - Tell them you are with the RMMR
We will be here at the same time as the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup
It's going to be a busy time in town, so get your reservation here early
Don't be discouraged, though, there are a few other good hotels in town
it's best to book through the RMMR Website to get the discount
Room Rates:
King - $169
Single Queen - $169
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After Action Report
So, how did it go? I think it was great. Small group, but we had lots of fun.
We had a torrential downpour near Gunnison. And it was Africa Hot in Cortez. Otherwise great weather.
Nobody broke down and had to be towed. Nobody required any repairs on the road. No drama, No trauma.
Lunch in Buena Vista
Mesa Verde NP
This not looking good! Most of us left.
And ended up here, which was delicious.
This was the bill. :)
A little sunscreen was a good idea in Cortez.
Terry saved us from the great cobra famine of 2024!
Hanging out in the hotel lobby
Walt got tired of our BS, and sat with his new friends.
Dinner at The Creek. Mmmmm.
The Mustang Roundup, Cripple Creek. Some really great and rare cars.
My first hot rod, when I was in high school.
for those of you who couldn't make it, we missed you.
Put it on your Calander for next year.