It was enough room for airing down as we watched a number of ATVs start the trail ahead of us. The trail is rocky in a few places, but overall decent. Get more information by emailing [email protected] Happy Trails Mosquito Pass - July 16th Argentine Pass You'll pass by a few old mining sites along the way and most likely will hear the train whistle of the Georgetown loop railroad. Expect some minor pin striping. Did the trail in my sidexside. I'm pretty sure I could have made the summit of McClellan but I just ran out of time. The historic Santiago Mine and Ghost Town is very cool, but check to make sure it is open before you visit. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Note - Slightly overgrown brush in some areas. The 3,711 sq. Numerous tourist attractions in quaint Georgetown. Hike the Class 1 trail for about 2.5 miles and 1900' to the pass, and then follow the routes described above. Some wash out areas but easily negotiable. Best done with a rugged, high clearance 4wd vehicle with good tires, and an experienced driver, some spots are rocky, steep and narrow, and need to be navigated with care. All of our trail guides contain high quality information, videos, pictures, and gpx downloads. 3 hours, rocky, steep, narrow, technically challenging trail, … Argentine Pass is a trail with heights and history and just enough challenge to make it interesting along the way. It's rocky so you need decent clearance and careful tire placement here and there, but overall not too challenging. For current conditions call Clear Creek Ranger District (303) 567-3000. Check with the local Forest Service Office about conditions. Argentine Pass OHV Route [CLOSED] is a 43.0 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Georgetown, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. This takes the higher road marked 248.1. This prevented us from going any further. Argentine trail & vista pics/photos on Bushducks CO PASS Facebook. If you go during spring and take lower trail then you will be literally driving on top of a stream for couple miles. As others have said, the hardest part is the first mile or so after the turn off from Guanella Pass Rd. You can make it halfway along that switchback to a point you can turn around but if you go to far and hit the snow bank you’re only way out is to drive in reverse back down WHICH IS TERRIFYING. Clouds were now starting to build from the west and the bright sunny skies gave way to partly/mostly cloudy from Argentine Pass all the way back to the truck. We also fell in behind a lone Jeep driver who we would pass later. Novi Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running trails, Michigan. Long and bumpy. The road gets very narrow at the top as you climb above 13,000 ft. Great views of Peru Creek looking down from the top. Ran into another ATV later that said they were able to get past the bank after the digout. Torreys Peak and Kelso Ridge Loop via Gray's Peak Trail, Ganley Mountain Via Guanella Pass Scenic Byway [CLOSED], Cascade Creek to Saxton Lookout OHV Trail, Argentine Pass and McClellan Ridge OHV Trail, Gray Wolf Mountain via South Chicago Creek. Return to Waldorf and head north uphill on continuing 248.1. The west side is a narrow rocky exposed trail that is only a single track suited for hiking, biking, or experienced dirt biking. Need aggressive stock SUV with low range. When finished, return to the main trail and continue north to McClelland Mountain following an old railroad grade. We are booking now! Argentine Pass is a 6.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Dillon, Colorado that features a river and is rated as difficult. Red Elephant Hill. phone 303.968.6258 Not sure how this may have affected the entrance to the trail, but GPS should get you there. Once you arrive at the town, please stay back from the buildings and only take pictures. Difficulty. Note: As of 10/30/2020, users have reported that this road is closed for the season. Very rocky but a lot of fun. A more difficult lower road, marked 248.1B, follows a creek. Stunning high views. Argentine Pass is often said to be the highest double tracked mountain pass in Colorado, even if only one approach side fits that description these days. Accessed off Guanella Pass, above Georgetown, Colorado, this 4 wheel drive trail has beautiful views, both in the trees and above tree line. Continue south past Waldorf to reach Argentine Pass. Follow an old railroad grade to top of McClellan Mountain. Accessed off Guanella Pass, above Georgetown, Colorado, this 4 wheel drive trail has beautiful views, both in the trees and above tree line. There are many offshoot trails on the climb up, but the trail is clearly marked with signs. Argentine Pass OHV Route [CLOSED] is a 26.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Georgetown, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The second drift was within about 1/8 of a mile from the summit and is impassable. First part of the trail required choosing a path—a bit of obstacle. This fun trail ends at a viewpoint above I-70. There is a gate (open in the summer) at 4.8 miles, and at 5 miles is the trailhead for Argentine Pass (11,300’-- the TH, not the pass), which also has some parking and is about as far up the road as one should go in a passenger car. It let up a bit up the trail but some semi technical areas. On average it takes 2 hours5 minutes to complete this trail. Located in Arapaho National Forest. 8/26/19 - Travelled Perl Pass from Brush Creek and encountered two snow drifts across the trail before the pass. Definitely interesting in the wildfire smoke, check out my video below and see for yourself: Definitely a top 10 for us in CO! The jeep trail was a grind of sorts but didn’t last long as I pretty much just kept going after stopping only briefly for photos on the way down; back to the truck right at 12:30pm. Please book a tour and we will consult with you on the best trails for your reservation date! Will be going back on a clear day. Guide to Northern Colorado Trails : Colorado Dirt Bike trail Guide. Address: 19405 Read Rd, Copemish, MI 49625. Trains didn't make the tight turns; they went past each switchback and alternated backing up. Hard. The rest is “easy”. Trail takes off to left. There are many roads in this area that go the wrong way. Watch for the trail on the right. Don't miss historic buildings at Santiago Mine and Ghost Town. Incredible views from 13,132-ft. Argentine Pass and top of McClellan Mountain. Video of Argentine Pass ATV, Dirt Bike, Jeep Trail Colorado; This trail is featured in this great guide book - Directions to Trail - Trail Map - GPS Waypoints : Colorado ATV Trail Guide. Length. Aired down to 15 psi had no issues at all 2wd most the way up to 13100ft. Absolutely need a minimum of a good 4lo; additional clearance won’t be a bad thing. Much of the lower route is easy unless you take alternate route 248.1B along creek. DC, however, maintains that the Jeep Liberty is just as tough as all the other Jeep models and took a Liberty over the Rubicon Trail as proof (all Jeep models released to date have been taken over the Rubicon in stock shape prior to being labelled a Jeep). Trail conditions can change without notice. Unfortunately there was a recovery just before the last switch-back (rock obstacle). Visit amazing Santiago Ghost Town. The bottom of the Argentine Central Railroad Grade begins at a closed gate that keeps vehicles off. Lots of trails that branch off with diffrent mines and outlooks. Overall a great trail just make sure you know your vehicles capabilities. 01 4runner, 10/11/20. Dogs are also able to use this trail. As you start up the trail it soon splits. Excursions take place on Tuesdays & Thursdays with limited space for extra passengers and jeep regulations that vary by the intensity of the trail. Soon after the mine ruins, you will ford a creek at the outlet of a small pond, then begin climbing steeply on loose rocks for the next 2 miles. Argentine Pass is an old road that was the highest driveable pass in Colorado for many years. If you intend to do the pass after the main part I would say it’s advanced lite in some sections. Argentine Pass is a 2 mile moderately popular double black diamond singletrack trail located near Montezuma Colorado. Find the best 4x4, Jeep, ATV, Overland and Truck off-road trails in Colorado. Super fun trail, a bit rocky in parts but able to navigate it easily in a stock Ford Ranger. History. On Sept. 14, 1864, former provisional territorial governor Robert Steele, along with James Huff and Robert Layton discovered silver high on the slopes of McClellan Mountain, 1.85 mi (2.97 km) north of what we now call Argentine Pass. We followed a Jeep Grand Cherokee up from Waldorf to We ran the Argentine Pass trail after McClellan Mountain, which meant that we picked up the trail after our lunch at the Santiago Mine. - OPEN all the way. Lift and 35’s on JKU made it very doable. Unable to make it to the summit, snow was coming down pretty good and made it too slick. This institution is operated under special use permit with the Arapaho National Forest. Twisted Trails Off Road Park- Twisted Trails. I only did the trail in to the mine that is currently being remediated (lots of construction fences and vehicles at the mine), then part of the trail up to McClellan Mountain. This home was built in 2017 and last sold on 7/6/2020 for $555,000. Drive to 13,132 feet and enjoy spectacular views of the Continental Divide, and nearby 14,000 foot peaks. ft. single-family home is a 5 bed, 4.0 bath property. Moderate . Part of the TrekNow North Central Colorado Backroads CD. Argentine Pass is not on the continental divide. The snow piles up on the shelf road such that you are leaning downhill on ice if you attempt to ride over the blockage. Trail is in great condition. It was still underway when we were there. The views were amazing, expecially from the top of McClelland mountain. We got up it fine with no issues and made it to the top fine. One small shed houses some equipment. Nothing I did was too technical or challenging (it seems going to Argentine is harder than going to McClellan). IT DOESN'T. Many legal side roads to explore. Pretty easy trail all the way to the top. The rest of the route up to 12,300 feet was easy but bumpy. Description. There was a couple snow and ice patches as you climb further past the fenced spot on the upper trail. It runs parallel to the river and there was some dispersed camping.. Great trail, could be difficult for some most obstacles have easier ways to navigate them. After about 1.3 miles it kinda smooths out; be prepared for rip rap and jutted road conditions along the route. Full day, 5-6 h of high alpine tundra, starts in Georgetown ... classic Colorado jeep experience with an awesome lake at the top, starts in Empire. The club is open to everyone! If you continue past the mine, it’s still technically easy unless you have to pass someone in a narrow spot above tree line. Booking an individual trail is not possible due to weather conditions, driver experience level, etc. Definitely will be back come spring time for the water crossings. GPS Routes, Waypoints, and Track Logs for the Argentine Pass Trail in Colorado. 7/12/20 - Courtesy of Bilal. Trail is moderate with a few small water crossings We came back down on a USFS trail that was difficult and rocky. Waldorf is just a big flat area of mine tailings. High Point 13,132 ft., Best time to go: Mid July thru September. Great area for unlicensed vehicles. Drive through Georgetown and follow signs towards Guanella Pass. Camping available along the trail up. Need high clearance vehicle on this path. Only a couple spots that were tricky for the size of car I have but definitely worth it!! Follow service road about 1/4 mile. Could not make it up to the top. Travel through historic ghost towns, mines, and explore the true high country well above treeline. Argentine Pass Jeep Tour: Drive to 13,132 feet and enjoy spectacular views of the Continental Divide and nearby 14,000 foot peaks. A “must see” when the OHV/off road trail is open to the top. We gave up out of caution. History. STOP AT THE TOP! The trail follows the old Argentine Central railroad grade to the old townsie of Waldorf a ghost town now.From here you can take Argentine Pass to Montazuma,or follow the railroad grade. Length … Awesome trail! Was running 20psi and didn’t feel like airing down anymore lol. Got to the top with heavy fog and rain. The Jeep trail to the pass follows the grade of this abandoned railroad. Best done with a rugged, high clearance 4wd vehicle with good tires, and an experienced driver, some spots are rocky, steep and narrow, and need to be navigated with care. Ran the trail with a modified Jeep Rubicon, 38-inch tires 4.5-inch lift, on 25 June 2020. Rocky at the start and very narrow at the top of Argentine Pass. Not much remains of the town of Waldorf. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. New construction along Highway 381 should be completed. Had a great time driving this. Did mine in a factory 4Runner Pro. 13 trails with 21 photos The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from May until October. Note rocky hiking trail that goes down the other side. That certainly became a little nerve wracking as there is a drop off to your right. This is a popular trail that heads up Argentine Pass with 13,123 foot views. Though the trail … Argentine Pass Trail is an intermediate Keystone hiking trail in Summit County. The top is something you will never forget. Weather was clear however stronger winds as expected at 12k feet. The road curls over the top and, at first, appears to continue down the other side. Snow levels can persist into July, this trail has a shortened season. For current conditions call Clear Creek Ranger District (303) 567-3000 As you head back down, consider a side trip north on 248.2I where the first big switchback turns right. Only one real technical spot that is past the culvert work. Full day, 5-6 h of high alpine tundra, starts in Georgetown, 3 hours, classic Colorado Jeep destination, starts in Idaho Springs, Full day, 5-6 hours, we combine it with Cascade Creek, starts in Idaho Springs. Argentine Pass. There's a large flat area to park. Snow at high elevation is now receded enough to continue to the top. Did this in a JKU with 3.5in lift. Gorgeous trail! It was a great day in the trail...however, there is snow covering the path a bit past where they are working on the culvert. I went up this trail yesterday 10/17/2020 as my first real off-road trail in my 01 nissan xterra. Length. There is/was one snowbank near the top of Argentine pass. New and experienced drivers come from all over Colorado to make the 9-mile trek to the summit at 13,205’. Dogs are also able to use this trail. While we were there, a vehicle was spending hours digging out the trail through the snowbank. From the West, Argentine Pass can also be traversed via the Argentine Pass Pack Trail. It wasn’t a technical trail but the views were worth it and it wasn’t terribly busy! The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. After a few miles you'll go around a tight switchback to the left. Went on Saturday June 27th and the last long switchback to the top is narrow, one way, and impassable. Great trail run today. It ends after afew miles. No blockage all the way to the top of the pass. I ran the trail in a stock 4Runner SR5 with full pressure street tires. There are bunch of camping spots. Great trail. We started out by coming down the steep hill into the Waldorf town … https://youtu.be/IGJT3Bz9wsM. Now the east side starting in Georgetown is the only route that can be driven. Check out new visitor center near freeway exit. There are two other jeep roads that split off to the right, but the path to Argentine pass continues to the Southwest. Follow the tracklog to the left at first opportunity. The pass marks the point of highest elevation along the American Discovery Trail, a coast to coast route for biking and hiking. The moderate trail travels up the switchbacks left by the Argentine Central Railroad that ran here from 1905 to 1917. The entrance, definitely challenging. However you take upper path then an awd vehicle will do the job. We had a happy group of people as we drove through Georgetown and arrived at the Argentine Pass trailhead. Difficulty. The trail is moderate and doable with a good 4x4. Snow still blocking the trail at 12,300 feet. The lower covered 2/3 of the trail but passable in a Jeep Wrangler. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. I saw a few camp sites along the way, but there weren't that many so I'd recommend having a back up plan if you're looking to camp here. Snow can block trail well into summer. The top of McClellan Mountain offers some amazing views. 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