Aired down to 15 psi had no issues at all 2wd most the way up to 13100ft. Argentine trail & vista pics/photos on Bushducks CO PASS Facebook. There are many roads in this area that go the wrong way. The Jeep trail to the pass follows the grade of this abandoned railroad. Guide to Northern Colorado Trails : Colorado Dirt Bike trail Guide. The entrance, definitely challenging. The snow piles up on the shelf road such that you are leaning downhill on ice if you attempt to ride over the blockage. First part of the trail required choosing a path—a bit of obstacle. One small shed houses some equipment. Check out new visitor center near freeway exit. However you take upper path then an awd vehicle will do the job. Note - Slightly overgrown brush in some areas. Argentine Pass is an old road that was the highest driveable pass in Colorado for many years. It was still underway when we were there. It ends after afew miles. Drive to 13,132 feet and enjoy spectacular views of the Continental Divide, and nearby 14,000 foot peaks. Need aggressive stock SUV with low range. Ran into another ATV later that said they were able to get past the bank after the digout. Accessed off Guanella Pass, above Georgetown, Colorado, this 4 wheel drive trail has beautiful views, both in the trees and above tree line. The west side is a narrow rocky exposed trail that is only a single track suited for hiking, biking, or experienced dirt biking. We started out by coming down the steep hill into the Waldorf town … The bottom of the Argentine Central Railroad Grade begins at a closed gate that keeps vehicles off. Not sure how this may have affected the entrance to the trail, but GPS should get you there. The historic Santiago Mine and Ghost Town is very cool, but check to make sure it is open before you visit. For current conditions call Clear Creek Ranger District (303) 567-3000. From the West, Argentine Pass can also be traversed via the Argentine Pass Pack Trail. There is/was one snowbank near the top of Argentine pass. I went up this trail yesterday 10/17/2020 as my first real off-road trail in my 01 nissan xterra. Return to Waldorf and head north uphill on continuing 248.1. ft. single-family home is a 5 bed, 4.0 bath property. Novi Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running trails, Michigan. I ran the trail in a stock 4Runner SR5 with full pressure street tires. The top of McClellan Mountain offers some amazing views. Hard. Note rocky hiking trail that goes down the other side. The top is something you will never forget. Visit amazing Santiago Ghost Town. Only a couple spots that were tricky for the size of car I have but definitely worth it!! Check with the local Forest Service Office about conditions. We are booking now! 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. 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. Continue south past Waldorf to reach Argentine Pass. Don't miss historic buildings at Santiago Mine and Ghost Town. Once you arrive at the town, please stay back from the buildings and only take pictures. 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. 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. This is a popular trail that heads up Argentine Pass with 13,123 foot views. Some wash out areas but easily negotiable. Absolutely need a minimum of a good 4lo; additional clearance won’t be a bad thing. Expect some minor pin striping. There was a couple snow and ice patches as you climb further past the fenced spot on the upper trail. 8/26/19 - Travelled Perl Pass from Brush Creek and encountered two snow drifts across the trail before the pass. Trail is moderate with a few small water crossings We came back down on a USFS trail that was difficult and rocky. The second drift was within about 1/8 of a mile from the summit and is impassable. Overall a great trail just make sure you know your vehicles capabilities. 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. Excursions take place on Tuesdays & Thursdays with limited space for extra passengers and jeep regulations that vary by the intensity of the trail. When finished, return to the main trail and continue north to McClelland Mountain following an old railroad grade. After a few miles you'll go around a tight switchback to the left. Snow can block trail well into summer. Not much remains of the town of Waldorf. The most technical obstacles are along the short switchbacks and the very beginning. Had a great time driving this. Long and bumpy. I'm pretty sure I could have made the summit of McClellan but I just ran out of time. Nothing I did was too technical or challenging (it seems going to Argentine is harder than going to McClellan). Great area for unlicensed vehicles. GPS Routes, Waypoints, and Track Logs for the Argentine Pass Trail in Colorado. Great trail run today. Waldorf is just a big flat area of mine tailings. Definitely a top 10 for us in CO! Unfortunately there was a recovery just before the last switch-back (rock obstacle). On average it takes 2 hours5 minutes to complete this trail. Rocky at the start and very narrow at the top of Argentine Pass. 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. Please book a tour and we will consult with you on the best trails for your reservation date! As you head back down, consider a side trip north on 248.2I where the first big switchback turns right. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Length. The trail is rocky in a few places, but overall decent. Twisted Trails Off Road Park- Twisted Trails. Much of the lower route is easy unless you take alternate route 248.1B along creek. Dogs are also able to use this trail. There's a large flat area to park. That certainly became a little nerve wracking as there is a drop off to your right. Snow still blocking the trail at 12,300 feet. Went on Saturday June 27th and the last long switchback to the top is narrow, one way, and impassable. 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. There are bunch of camping spots. Weather was clear however stronger winds as expected at 12k feet. Did mine in a factory 4Runner Pro. Ran the trail with a modified Jeep Rubicon, 38-inch tires 4.5-inch lift, on 25 June 2020. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. 9135 Argentine Pass Trl , Colorado Springs, CO 80924-7018 is currently not for sale. Follow an old railroad grade to top of McClellan Mountain. A “must see” when the OHV/off road trail is open to the top. 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. Get more information by emailing [email protected] Happy Trails Mosquito Pass - July 16th Argentine Pass Part of the TrekNow North Central Colorado Backroads CD. The rest of the route up to 12,300 feet was easy but bumpy. We had a happy group of people as we drove through Georgetown and arrived at the Argentine Pass trailhead. 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. Definitely will be back come spring time for the water crossings. No blockage all the way to the top of the pass. Hike the Class 1 trail for about 2.5 miles and 1900' to the pass, and then follow the routes described above. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Incredible views from 13,132-ft. Argentine Pass and 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. We gave up out of caution. Watch for the trail on the right. Red Elephant Hill. Great trail! Follow service road about 1/4 mile. 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. 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. https://youtu.be/IGJT3Bz9wsM. Trains didn't make the tight turns; they went past each switchback and alternated backing up. If you go during spring and take lower trail then you will be literally driving on top of a stream for couple miles. Snow at high elevation is now receded enough to continue to the top. Was running 20psi and didn’t feel like airing down anymore lol. Numerous tourist attractions in quaint Georgetown. - OPEN all the way. Though the trail … Snow levels can persist into July, this trail has a shortened season. This takes the higher road marked 248.1. Argentine Pass is not on the continental divide. Could not make it up to the top. Will be going back on a clear day. Need high clearance vehicle on this path. Did this in a JKU with 3.5in lift. Booking an individual trail is not possible due to weather conditions, driver experience level, etc. 7/12/20 - Courtesy of Bilal. The moderate trail travels up the switchbacks left by the Argentine Central Railroad that ran here from 1905 to 1917. 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. Very rocky but a lot of fun. All of our trail guides contain high quality information, videos, pictures, and gpx downloads. It's rocky so you need decent clearance and careful tire placement here and there, but overall not too challenging. We also fell in behind a lone Jeep driver who we would pass later. Trail conditions can change without notice. Pretty easy trail all the way to the top. New construction along Highway 381 should be completed. 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. 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. Lots of trails that branch off with diffrent mines and outlooks. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Length. Only one real technical spot that is past the culvert work. Got to the top with heavy fog and rain. Argentine Pass is a trail with heights and history and just enough challenge to make it interesting along the way. Trail is in great condition. STOP AT THE TOP! Now the east side starting in Georgetown is the only route that can be driven. The club is open to everyone! The views were amazing, expecially from the top of McClelland mountain. Argentine Pass Jeep Tour: Drive to 13,132 feet and enjoy spectacular views of the Continental Divide and nearby 14,000 foot peaks. It let up a bit up the trail but some semi technical areas. Argentine Pass Trail is an intermediate Keystone hiking trail in Summit County. Awesome trail! Follow the tracklog to the left at first opportunity. Drive through Georgetown and follow signs towards Guanella Pass. As others have said, the hardest part is the first mile or so after the turn off from Guanella Pass Rd. 13 trails with 21 photos This fun trail ends at a viewpoint above I-70. If you intend to do the pass after the main part I would say it’s advanced lite in some sections. The road curls over the top and, at first, appears to continue down the other side. It wasn’t a technical trail but the views were worth it and it wasn’t terribly busy! IT DOESN'T. 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. If you continue past the mine, it’s still technically easy unless you have to pass someone in a narrow spot above tree line. This prevented us from going any further. 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. 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. Address: 19405 Read Rd, Copemish, MI 49625. This home was built in 2017 and last sold on 7/6/2020 for $555,000. 3 hours, rocky, steep, narrow, technically challenging trail, … Definitely interesting in the wildfire smoke, check out my video below and see for yourself: Stunning high views. History. The pass marks the point of highest elevation along the American Discovery Trail, a coast to coast route for biking and hiking. History. Difficulty. Difficulty. […] Travel through historic ghost towns, mines, and explore the true high country well above treeline. This institution is operated under special use permit with the Arapaho National Forest. 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). The trail is moderate and doable with a good 4x4. 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. phone 303.968.6258 High Point 13,132 ft., Best time to go: Mid July thru September. Camping available along the trail up. There are many offshoot trails on the climb up, but the trail is clearly marked with signs. Many legal side roads to explore. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Unable to make it to the summit, snow was coming down pretty good and made it too slick. New and experienced drivers come from all over Colorado to make the 9-mile trek to the summit at 13,205’. Length … 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. 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. Super fun trail, a bit rocky in parts but able to navigate it easily in a stock Ford Ranger. Argentine Pass is a 2 mile moderately popular double black diamond singletrack trail located near Montezuma Colorado. The 3,711 sq. As you start up the trail it soon splits. Lift and 35’s on JKU made it very doable. After about 1.3 miles it kinda smooths out; be prepared for rip rap and jutted road conditions along the route. The lower covered 2/3 of the trail but passable in a Jeep Wrangler. Located in Arapaho National Forest. Find the best 4x4, Jeep, ATV, Overland and Truck off-road trails in Colorado. Did the trail in my sidexside. While we were there, a vehicle was spending hours digging out the trail through the snowbank. 01 4runner, 10/11/20. Argentine Pass. It was enough room for airing down as we watched a number of ATVs start the trail ahead of us. For current conditions call Clear Creek Ranger District (303) 567-3000 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. There are two other jeep roads that split off to the right, but the path to Argentine pass continues to the Southwest. 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. Trail takes off to left. Note: As of 10/30/2020, users have reported that this road is closed for the season. We got up it fine with no issues and made it to the top fine. The rest is “easy”. Gorgeous trail! Description. Moderate . 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. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Great trail. A more difficult lower road, marked 248.1B, follows a creek. 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. 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