How to get down Eagle's Nest???

[Cascadia]

A few buddies and I went to Rattlesnake and Constrictor today. It was my first time to Constrictor and it was a blast. Made it to Eagles Nest with no problem. I'm sure I could have gotten up it, especially with some help form the anchor but the only thing I couldn't figure out was when I got up how would I get down. I didn't get to attempt it because I didn't want to risk getting stuck up there. Any info on how to get down would be great. I want to try it next time I'm out that way.

 

[Bear T]

I like the point and click method, line it up and gas it. Or take the road back around to the bottom.

 

[snccoulter]

I have always liked going up to the top of the trail and taking the fire road down. I do know people that winch down but i am not willing to.

 

[Cascadia]

I figured winching down was a possibility but did not want to attempt it with my daily driver. '04 Unlimited 35's locked f+r. I didn't know there was a fire road down but good to know. Where's the fire road come out at?

 

[utah340six]

just go up the trail to the top and take the road back down.

 

[NOTATOY]

It just goes another hundred yards or so then starts to wrap southeast back toward the big parking lot. I would love to watch someone hammer down the nest without winching, some good carnage I'm sure.

 

[Goose]

I have driven down the nest once (unassisted). it deffinately had my attention, but it wasnt quite as bad as I thought it might be.

 

[UNSTUCK]

So whats the latest scoop on the Nest and 35's? Anyone done it? What wheel base? Smallest tire I saw was a 37, and a buggy at that. Still was no walk in the park.

 

[Greg]

So whats the latest scoop on the Nest and 35's? Anyone done it? What wheel base? Smallest tire I saw was a 37, and a buggy at that. Still was no walk in the park.

I thought one of the first rigs up the Eagles Nest was a 2nd Gen Toyota P/U on 35's. The driver had no fear of breakage or damage, so I'm sure that helped. :greg:

 

[Erik d_lux]

Coming down the nest with no winch isnt really that bad. If I had a rig that I was super worried about with paint and all it might be a different story.

 

[SmokinCamel]

I made it on 37's at 118" wheelbase. 2nd gear rear case. It took 3 or 4 trys to find the line. Pics will be in my trip report here in 30 mins or so

 

[choptopbII]

The last little bit of the trail that wraps around to the parking lot is the funnest part on constrictor if you ask me.

 

[Goose]

The last little bit of the trail that wraps around to the parking lot is the funnest part on constrictor if you ask me.

Yeah, theres a couple fun sections in there. I always wish the trail was a little longer. just because theres some fun stuff in there.

 

[toyota rockhead]

the top section is one of my favorite parts of the trail as well its awesome because there are some big rocks and a few smaller ledges plus its a tight fit in some parts.