Bullfrog North (Executive) Ramp

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Buffalo said:
The wind is really blowing straight at the exec ramp. Probably raising the water level an inch or two temporarily. From the end of cement to the edge of the water 9’. The cobble was installed this afternoon. They are still working.
Photo of the of the steel plates at the top of the exec ramp. Each panel is approximately 14’ by 40’.
That’s a size 11 foot for scale. 🤣
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I think you deserve the award for best monitoring, documentation, and publicity for the Bullfrog Executive Ramp. Thank you for your diligence.
 
Buffalo said:
I did not see it go down, but I’m pretty sure they took it down. There are very light tractor tread marks on the ramp.Tread marks that would match the big excavator that was here for the past 4 days and is now gone. 😁
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It looks great, thanks for the pics and update.....we be hopeful......🤞

Thank God we don't have to 'wake up and smell the coffer'........(dam)

(Bill, I told you that wasn't a very good Pun....)

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Buffalo said:
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This is where they are launching and retrieving boats down beyond the main ramp.

That’s a motor home up in the left hand corner.
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Question about this spot folks are using for launch off the spur road, is there any parking allowed in that area or are you expected to park way up top on the pavement? Curious if a solo person (my self) could launch my fishing boat and be able to leave vehicle close? Thanks in advance.
 
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The sign by the ranger shack at the top of the ramp says "Launching & Retrieving ONLY, No Parking Beyond This Point, Violators Will Be Towed" Enforcement???
 
Does anyone know what lies after the end of the executive ramp? Is it gravel, any improvement, mud, hard or soft?

My 25' boat needs 2.6 feet to float and I usually add the tongue extension to get the trailer far enough down the ramp to load/unload, so I go pretty far down the ramp underwater with the trailer.

Erik
 
Thanks for pics! It appears to me that they added more cobble stones since yesterday's pics. It appears they will make their May 1 deadline for ramp/plate completion and operation depends on water level (as stated in today's NPS update).
 
VanillaIceCream said:
Does anyone know what lies after the end of the executive ramp? Is it gravel, any improvement, mud, hard or soft?
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It's wet.

Just kidding, it doesn't look like they ran the gravel very far past the current end of the ramp. Beyond it will be the sandy mud shown in the foreground of the middle image above. However, I'm convinced that the next and final step is to move the steel mats(shown above) into place at the bottom of the ramp. This should give all of us(I have a 30' cruiser) access to the lake come May 1st. I'm not planning a trip that first weekend, but would like to be there around the 14th or 21st. Keep the info coming, I'm starting to get excited.
 
Capt. Ron said:
Looks like i could launch there right now!
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You are correct.....but launching ain't the issue....... :rolleyes:

we have to really think when our return is gonna be, what will elevation be then??....and plan accordingly....never had to do this in 47 years....but, It's a new and different lake situation

most likely not a big issue for a small boat, but for a heavy double or triple axle rig??

Just MHO, we all want everyone safe with no damage.....so I'm thinkin' if we could all post positive ramp experiences with 'our' rigs, then wordlings could 'judge' their upcoming situation.

Call me too cautious, but a broken axle/spring/wheel at the end of a vacation ain't fun.

Of course if our Lake comes up fast, then everyone's happy.

Coming up fast = Very happy, so I'm told.....

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I was up in the high country of Colorado over the last few days ( elevation 8500-9000) feet and it was in the mid 60's. Vail pass looked a little weak of snowpack along the interstate.

The Colorado has been running very muddy in Grand Junction--- so there should be a bump "up" in the incoming flows. Now if we could hold those winds down to a reasonable level to give the runoff a chance... Wishful thinking but I'm going with it !
 
Ok, time for a little math, and my calculations may be off, but tell me if I’m wrong,
So if the grade of the ramp is about 10% then every foot vertical of water would move 10 feet up the ramp
So if you have a 30 foot cruiser you would need at least a 3 foot rise in water, and for a 70 foot houseboat
You would need a 7 foot rise in water.
It would be nice to have maybe a depth pole at the end of the concrete to show the end of the concrete and the depth
Marked on that pole, or maybe some markings painted along the side of the concrete to give information as well.
OK math wizards, let me know what you think
 
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