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