Argentine Pass

Beautiful day on the trail. Leaves are golden but quickly turning brown. Still open all the way to the top. No snow to speak of on the trail yet.

First time up this trail. What a great day to go. Nice weather, a bit chilly. It's coming in. The views are incredible...

We ran Argentine today in a group of 6. The snow was not a issue and we easily made it to the top. I have not been to the top in 2 years and the obstacle after Waldorf is much more dug out even to the left side but no problem for the truck to climb the rock in the middle. If your going to run this trail I'd get after it because it was very cold up there and all it takes is one big snow storm and very high winds to drift in the shelf road section and its impassable 2024. Don't be that guy and slide off the shelf road in the snow. I've seen people do that up there and it's no fun.

Snow and ice on top 3rd of pass today but will melt off this week. Obstacles appear more washed out than shown in photos but are passable. Great day on the pass.

Unfortunately, the weather (rain) came in and caused us to stop at the end of the road for Santiago Mine, just outside the ghost town of Waldorf. We saw a group of lifted 4 Runners and Tacomas make their way up Argentine, but it looked like they were struggling in a couple sections. We decided not to chance it, given outside temperatures were starting to drop. The very beginning of the trail is the most technical by far. My wife spotted me (up and down), which made it much easier for our stock Gladiator on 33's. Once past that brief section, the rest of the trail is fairly easy. Looking forward to the next opportunity to make it to the top of Argentine.

Visited Argentine Pass for the first time on Saturday, 8-26 with a small group from Colorado Land Cruisers (Colorado Springs). It's a beautiful forest drive that takes you above timberline to amazing views in 360* panorama. There are a couple of rough spots, and a few steep sections, but a stock 4x4 in 4LO can handle it. Novice (less experienced) drivers should go with a friend or a small group of (more experienced) friends to help with line selection through the tough spots. Overall 5-Stars for elevation and extraordinary views!

Open to the top!

echoing what 'Froader has to say, everything was clear to the top. Hiking up a portion of the continental divide trail puts you at ~13,400 ft. according to my garmin. didn't verify that against the cotrex app.

Gate keeper is starting to get a little blown out but its still way easier than the main obstacle at WP 10. Obstacle at WP 10 is definitely getting more and more difficult, attempted mountain-side line in a stock 4Runner before running out of clearance and having to take the outside bypass. Trail is still drifted over just past WP 11. You’ll have to hike the rest of the 1.4 miles if you wanna see the top.

The wife and I went up after dark to take some video and this was our first trip up this season. The rain has been rough on the road! And the portion open is rougher than previous years. It'll be interesting to see how it looks later this year. Notable, the entrance is harder and more dug out than in previous years. I'll be adding some new pictures and information on it this season.

Still unable to make it to the top, we made it to waypoint 12 today before encountering deep drifts covering the road.

Reports are accurate, cannot make it to the top yet otherwise smooth sailing on the way up. Would consider this trail much easier than rated.

Good intel that the trail is open as far as Waldorf Mine. Looks like it's going to be a little bit before we can get to the summit.

Same as other review for this date. Trail is impassible past the mine as of this date due to snow but the clear weather and higher temperatures over the next week should help with that. The creek was running a little high due to runoff but was passable and was no problem for a stock JK in our group. It was a great day to be on the pass!!

This is my family’s favorite trail so we were stoked to shake down the 4Runner on our first CO trail of the season. Rising Sun is maintaining this trail and it was all clear up till the mine where the snow blocks it. We took harder path back through the creek and it looks like a washout and tree fall altered the trail. It a little tricky to navigate but doable.

I ran back onto Argentine to camp and check conditions up high this time. A storm hit the first day and it snowed above 12,000 feet that night. That doesn't help melt out the trails. The next morning I ran up 248.1b and at the creek there was a big washout. Very tricky to get around in a full size but manageable. I got just past Waldorf and deep snow made it impossible to continue. Then I tried McClellan Mtn. and got to 11,667 feet before a drift stopped me. Also someone slid off there and I can't believe they got back on the trail. They were way down and it looked like big tire. I dug for awhile and know I could have got through with the winch as there was a perfect tree ahead but I got tired and bailed.

We were able to make it to the gold mine without much issue. But after that there’s still a least a foot of snow going up the trail. Looks like someone got stuck and tried to get out with ratchet straps and then just leave them for someone else to deal with.

I took my Maverick x3 with a winch and 30 inch tires out to see how far I could get based on @Iceman 99 's review. Trees have been cleared and snow has melted up through waypoint 5. I made it to about waypoint 9 before the snow drifts were too much for it to be any fun. Winched myself out maybe three times. Passed a few jeeps on 37s with winches on my way up and I don't believe any of them ventured past waypoint 7. Photo is from close to where I called it quits as it's quite clear I wasn't going much farther.

I went up to check out conditions and camp on the lower trail. Before the stream I ran into 3 feet of snow and tons of fallen Aspen. I was ready for that with a chainsaw, grain scoup shovel, 2 spares, 2 jacks, 70 pounds of tools, traction boards, 12k winch and more recovery gear than your local 4x4 shop. You get the idea bombproof. 🤣 I went to work cutting the trees and working my way through 2 to 3 feet of snow. I reached the creek and same thing tons of trees across the trail. I cut and smashed through the snow in the F-150 on 35s and 2.5 lift. Around 10,600 feet I made camp and relaxed and it rained like crazy that night. Later on a group of 15 utvs came up in a Army Convey and were able to go to 10,800+ feet before they hit 4 feet of snow and turned around before the upper trail intersection. The next morning i drove up to their high spot. After that I hit the upper trail on a spur trail and it was frozen solid and ice. I decided to bail off as it looked sketchy and definitely not worth sliding off. I went down the upper trail and cut more fallen trees in areas off the trail. Tons of trees blew over up there this year.

Still snow drifts, impassable for most vehicles

Favorite trail. Can’t wait for it to open. Tried to go up today as the first stretch looked clear. Couldn’t make it to the first bridge before having to back up. Couldnt turn around with all the snow/ice. Wouldn’t go up right now.

Great views, nice and dry! Encountered a couple side by sides but that was it. No leaf peeping left but still a great time.

Great Easy trail beautiful views in and around the area carrying you above tree line and up to the old mine, Once at top of the Pass opens up to some awesome views, Defiantly go up during the changing of aspens.

Only two real "obstacles" both past the mine. Bumpy road the whole way but not technical. Definitely worth the views from the top.

App closed and posted before I was done- 2 obstacles that require a spotter past the mine! I completed this on a stock 4Runner trd sport prem. I had to use my lockers and was on 4low for most of the route! Beautiful views and breathtaking altitude !

So there’s two ways to get to the top, I recommend taking the right trail as the road is fairly flat. If you have time, take the left route to the top that feeds you through the creek and ankle deep water. Terrain really becomes difficult past the old mine. The terrain is loose rock with sleep grades and 2 on stab

Second time on this trail today and enjoyed it. Passing is difficult so make sure to look far ahead for other traffic. Backing up for long stretches of shelf road is not fun! If you need to pass here just do what it takes and back up to one of the few safe spots. Don’t try to drive up the mountain side to create passing space and then rollover like others have done.

Lots of fun. The first part is a little rocky but then settles down. We encountered only one rock obstacle which required some spotting. Beautiful views and a relaxing drive. We started a little early and got back to Georgetown in time for lunch so add more trails to your plans if you're looking for a full day.

Ran a group of first-timers up here for the first time this season and we had a great day checking out the mines and visiting the Tundra Hut there on Leavenworth Creek Road. After we summited, we came back down and had a BBQ there for the group There are no major changes to the write-up at this time. The obstacle on the last switchback to the summit has now been dug out enough that a Jeep can squeeze through the side and almost bypass the obstacle mostly.

beautiful day in the mountains. Nice hike to Argentine Mountain to the south and nice dispersed camping on one of the offshoots listed. For what it's worth, a Tacoma with a 2" lift and 265's never tapped skid plates so cautious driving can get lots of 4x4's up. Definitely some intimidating-looking spots though. Great views once you break treeline and gorgeous sunrise from camp. About a dozen hikers at the top FYI. PS- trails off road jeep- I'd suggest stating the number of rigs in your convoy instead of saying "small group" and rolling 13 rigs deep. That confuses those of us who don't run with groups much.

Awesome trail, lots of fun and great view of the valley!!! I’d do it again.

This trail was long and rocky but the end was well worth it. Ran it in a lifted WK2 with no problem. Only switched to 4low on the two rock obstacles mentioned in the description. I'm surprised no one has any pictures of these obstacles since they are sort of gatekeepers to the summit, although I did not get any either. The first rock obstacle that is mentioned is right after the Waldorf mine and turned out to be the most difficult for me (and most of the rigs I saw go past it) but that was mostly because on the way up (and down) there were multiple vehicles trying to pass. Still made it without any spotters so it's not too bad. Definitely tricky up top since it was a very busy day which made for a long trip. We also hiked Mt Edwards while we were up there.

Beautiful day on the trail. I highly recommend taking the alternative trail down that parallels the main road. It's much wetter ;) and a bit more exciting.

Snow drifts are reported to be gone or almost gone. Proceed carefully and enjoy for the summer!

No problems getting to the top today. No snow to worry about unless you drop down by the power lines. Beautiful area. Checkout the little ghost towns and the various mines. DO NOT follow google maps coming from Denver. Route to Georgetown first then route the rest of the way.

Made it all the way to the summit this morning! There were a handful of snowy strips, but my JK Rubicon on 33’s made it just fine.

Went to 12,200 feet today on Argentine Pass. Ran it to snow. There is still lots of snow drifted into the upper shelf road in areas 3 to 4 feet deep. There were 2 built Jeeps in front of me and we all got as high as we could before deep impassable snow which was waypoint 10 intersection. I didn't see any mud slides and no it won't be open to the top in days more like a week or more. Not sure why people post false information and also no pictures backing up there reviews. Please respect other off-roaders who base there trips on the reviews and leave accurate information.

Large patch of snow blocking the trail a little bit before the summit. Didn't want to chance it but my guess is it will be fully open by next week, if not in a few days. Otherwise, great views. Our out of town visitors were not disappointed! I think the rating on the trail is solidly in 3 territory toward the end with it being a 2 most of the way.

I ran this trail on June 12, and found it still snow blocked between waypoints 9 and 10. I didn't actually go all the way to the snow block but talked to a group coming down, who also said there was a landslide blocking the trail as well. Some trail work may be needed to clear that later in the season before the trail is fully open to the top.

I have received a report and information that the trail is clear to Waldorf mine with the exception of a few spots of ice and snow. The trail past the mine and above the treeline is still extremely snowed in. Use caution past the mine!

Had about a foot of snow after waypoint 4/5. Great time off-roading. Fallen tree blocking trail around waypoint 9. Needed a saw to continue.

We ran up onto Argentine to see how the trail was shaping up. There was 4 inches of new snow on the start and up higher it was over a foot deep and still snowing. We chose the lower trail which was quite tricky in all that new snow. Several areas we had to back up and hit again to get up it. We turned around at 10,500 feet but it seemed like you could probably get up to the upper trail from there and we were over half way on the lower.

Snow has been sticking, and users report impassable icy conditions in multiple places. This trail should be considered impassable until Spring. If you choose to wheel in the snow, please do so with the right equipment and do not go alone.

Impassable at 1st hard switchback near the summit. See pics for condition and location of deep snow.. Virgin snow was 18" + deep and we were running solo. I'D TURN AROUND BEFORE GOING TO THE SWITCHBACK...we made the corner and needed to back down in deep snow. My wife didn't appreciate the tippy section while sliding back down the mountain. The rest of the trail is great. Some snow covered slippery spots slower down on the road were slushy but freezing up quick. Temp was 39 coming down so the shady portions with snow got a little slicker. Great run - still was able to make it about 15 mile round trip. Love the views!

Based on reports, it appears the summits for these trails are going to be impassable for the season. Georgetown and the surrounding area is getting more snow, and wheelers have already been turned back by snowdrifts. The rest of the trail is still accessible at this time.

Beautiful trail! We almost missed it from Guanella Pass because so many people were parked to see the leaves. The entire trailhead was full of parked vehicles so we had to wait until we could squeeze through. Unfortunately, we saw some fools riding their four wheelers through the closed areas despite the posted signs. There was a few inches of snow on the trail and had zero issues.

An overall pretty easy trail. Plenty of areas for passing along the whole trail except for the last climb to the summit. The rock features mentioned look tougher than they are. Good tire placement is key and take it slow. The drive up to the summit already has some snow, but mostly dry on the trail itself. Great views from the top!

Good trail with great views that are close to Denver. Trail is easy except for two rock obstacles, which are doable in a stock 4runner, wrangler, ect.

This trail was really fun and a challenge for me in my Forester though I didn't have any issues. The hardest part is right when you get on the trail from the road and after that it mellows out.

Trail is in great shape and very easily passable with anything short of a fully stock mall crawler. Both the rock obstacles are easily rolled and as you should expect the peak is amazing. Great trail.

Trail was open and fully passable to the top. Ran in a fully stock 2018 Tundra TRD Off-road. Dinged the front skid plate a couple of times but no issues. Doesn’t get any better than a clear Colorado afternoon on Argentine Pass!

Trail is clear and very accessible for most. Stunning views at the top. Last half mile or so required 4lo to get over a few small boulders.

Trail in great shape. Saw mountain goats, beaver and lots of flowers. Took 248.1 up to summit, then back down to Santiago Mine. Descended mountain via the 248.1K route. This was a much more rigorous route with lots of rocks and tight squeezes between brush/trees. Got some minor scratches coming down this way brushing up against all that vegetation. Overall worth it for us though as we like traversing rocks. Nothing huge or difficult, just lots of rocks. Update: We washed the Bronco next day and the amount of scratches was pretty extreme. Mostly clear coat stuff that should buff out but we are changing our opinion of 248.1K alternate route to not worth it unless you have a narrow vehicle. Scratches don't bother me but these have no cool story, just superfluous.

The trail still has a lot of flowers in bloom and is very green! Keep an eye out for the cool mushrooms! We stayed at the Tundra Hut near the Waldorf Mine.....totally recommend staying there with a group of people if you are wheeling or like to hike and do winter skiing. If you want to check it out here is the website! https://www.tundrahut.com/ Small word of caution....make sure you are good staying at a high altitude (over 11,000 feet) for a couple days if staying at the tundra hut. Please ignore our mess...Ha Ha

Previous reviews nailed it - the trail is maintained, beautiful, and a lot of fun. Optional Valley View Run (waypoint 13) is a little wet, so the final hill could be challenging.

The trail is in great shape and the valley is LUSH right now. The rock obstacle at waypoint 11 is much more dugout than is pictured here, so be warned.

Fun trail right outside of Georgetown. Great views and lots of places to explore. There's an outcropping about 1/3 the way between waypoints 9 and 10 (also see in David Bennett's pics below) that I did not feel comfortable trying in my stock 2011 Nissan Frontier as an off-roading novice. Could have potentially been managed with some rock placement and a spotter, but I wasn't going to push my luck. Everything up until that point was no problem.

I have a report that this trail is open to the top! Enjoy the 2021 season!

Lots of cool stuff to explore! Saw a very large wolverine way closer than I prefer. Trail is open top to bottom. Couple little off shoots to explore

Three snow drifts after the first switchback (two between Waypoint 10 and 11, and last one just before top) make it impassable for a 4wheeler, however I was on a bike and able to skate by.

Could not make it to the top. Still snowed in. The water crossings are still quite high on the lower side. Water was up to the bottom of the doors on all three vehicles we took.

The trail is open to the first creek crossing after Waldorf Mine.

These trails are open for the season, however snow is likely still blocking parts of the trail above 10000ft. Travel to Waldorf Mine and almost Santiago has been confirmed.

Cannot get up to Argentine Pass yet. I got just below the Santiago Mine on Forest Service Road 248.1. There are fences and a good turn around there right now. But deep snow beyond that. SO out and back right now Also, I had to backtrack off of 248.1B as the creek was running high, had split , was running swiftly over the trail, so no way to judge depth and saw snow on the otherside. Trail has been fairly well maintained and a farily simple 4x4 track. Easy to drive but do need clearance for some taller rocks.

WARNING! There have been multiple recoveries along Leavenworth Creek Road (The lower portion of Argentine and MCcellen Mountain) due to snow and large patches of ice. This trail should be considered impassable until the melt!

This trail is located at a higher alitude of Colorado and at this time of year should be considered impassable for any regular off-road user. Some people may be able to manage these trails with the correct gear, emergency equipment, and rig. Travel with caution.

These trails are now reopened and the forest closure has cleared. Trails may be impassable due to snowfall.

Hey all, I got done just talking to the Clear Creek office. They are open as the fire restrictions has been lifted but the mountains have received snow as of late so they do advise that the road may not be drivable

Special note: Guanella Pass has closed early for the season due to the wildfire situation in Colorado. This trail's status is not impacted by this closure, only access to these trails is now limited. Geneva from the south and Argentine/McCllelen from the north.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Oct. 20, 2020) – Due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions, the USDA Forest Service’s Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forest land in Clear Creek, Jefferson, Gilpin, Boulder, and Larimer counties, effective at midnight tonight (closure begins at 00:01 Oct. 21). This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change.

Multiple reports confirm that there is enough snow to make the summits impassable. The trail is reported open to the Waldorf.

Lower portion of the trail is open and easily passable. Wasn't able to make it to the top though due to snow. Actually had to pull our leader out of the snow on the shelf on the long switch back. Got pretty hairy with the snow and slip sliding away but the rest is good to go. Saw Subaru's and similar on the lower portions of the trail, seemed a little too rough for small clearance but they were there.

Made the annual solo trip to the summits, and actually made it this year though I did see snow near the trail. Waldorf mine (officially private property) is officially closed. We knew this was coming after talking with Trout Unlimited earlier this year. The site is still toxic and work is still underway to remove chemicals in the soil and keep it out of the drinking water that flows down into Denver.

Great trail with awesome views pretty easy to waypoint 9 and after that’s still not bad but definitely wanna pick good lines I felt the first main obstacle shortly after waypoint 9 was more difficult than the obstacle at way point 11

Haven't been to Argentine in awhile and I don't know why. Such a great trail that's smooth most of the way and has a couple obstacles to keep it interesting. Definitely cool in all the wildfire smoke but obviously unfortunate.

Sadly I didn’t make it all the way to the top due to some snow that I would guess was about 10” deep. I would’ve tried but my tires are nearing needing replacement and the trail looked to be slightly off-camber facing down the mountain so I decided to back down until I could turn around. As others have said, the first mile or so has some rough terrain but it’s super easy. The only real obstacle is after you reach a flat lookout point (not sure what waypoint this might be as I don’t have All-Access). I saw about 3 Jeeps and an X-Terra come banging down the obstacle but quite frankly they just chose a terrible line. It was very easy to navigate it while still going OVER it and having some fun. All in all, this trail was the upper end of easy and I would love to try it again but maybe a bit earlier in the year.

Just a quick half day trip lots of fun, switchbacks, rocks and views. Nothing too technical, but some of the trail is kind of narrow and not for anyone suffering vertigo. Two or three other trucks and a few dirt bikes. Good stuff.

This trail was a wonderful run as a solo rig. There weren't too many OHVs on the trail which was also nice. However, the few that were DID NOT stay the trail. Seriously folks, you must obey all signs and stay on the designated trails. It doesn't matter if it "isn't hard enough" or not. I'd hate to see a trail like this one closed. It is a very beautiful spot, one that my wife and I will most likely return to for another day trip or maybe even an overnight. Otherwise, the only other obstacle that isn't listed here is between waypoints 9 and 10. This wasn't very hard and there is some room to the right of the obstacle to "bypass" it.

Drove this in Stock 2019 Tacoma SR on 31". Fun drive. Had a some difficulty at WP11 but with help from another driver spotting I made it up. You really want to hug the left side as much as you can.

Awesome trail. Agree with rating of moderate. I think a beginner (not first timer) could still pull this off. Its got rocks from fist size to volley ball sized. Tight at spots where you would not be able to pass. Backing up would be tough. Thankfully the only point we came up on other Jeeps we hugged the side and they got by. Go all the way to Santiago Mine if you make it up, its not much harder.

The very first mile makes you think it could be a much more difficult trail than it actually is . The trail then flattens and gets much smoother for quite a bit until you get up to the open mountain bowl area. There is trail that continues up to the actual mine shaft. There is an additional trail that goes to the top of the mountain bowl area. For me, i stopped at the mountain bowl area. I have a stock jeep and didn't think i could get pass a certain rock face so i didn't want to risk getting stuck, being out there by myself going to the top of the mountain. When i stopped at the bowl a guy who had a stock rubicon said i could make it to the mine shaft in my jeep. However, a storm was rolling in so i turned around and just went back down the hill. Overall its pretty easy and a good trail for first time wheelers.

First time up Argentine The very first mile makes you think it could be a much more difficult trail than it actually is . The trail then flattens and gets much smoother for quite a bit until you get up past the mine . After the mine you hit some decent obstacles which is moderate in dry conditions but would be fairly more difficult if wet . The scenery is absolutely gorgeous up in the tundra area . Bring warm clothes as it’s chilly up there even in August. Totally recommend this trail .

Just finished the pass, this was a great trail to get to some incredible scenery. There was only one spot (point 11) that caused me any concern or made me take a specific line, I was still able to complete it with open diffs and 265 tires. sliders would definitely be a comfort item. we hit the summit around 10:30, there was only a few hikers and one motorcyclist, on our way down we ran into TONS of people, I would highly recommend you get an early start if you want to avoid crowds.

Views for days. We went the McClellan Mt route, which traverses over a rocky path in the woods along side of a plethora of camping spots. Much more challenging and exciting taking this route up and then taking the Argentine Pass main road down.

Remediation work will continue this year at Waldorf Mine. Be aware that there may be construction traffic, especially on weekdays. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD768377 Construction delays anticipated on road to Waldorf in preparation for mine reclamation project GEORGETOWN, Colo. (JULY 20, 2020) – Construction delays are anticipated on the road to Waldorf, Forest Service Road 248.1, from its junction with Guanella Pass Road (County Road 381) beginning at daybreak on July 24 through July 30, 2020, while crews walk in large construction equipment for a mine reclamation project. The equipment is large and slow moving and will require the entire width of the road, which is why we anticipate delays for the majority of each day. It will be difficult for motorized vehicles to pass the equipment, which has a 6 mile trip along the road to the project area. The excavator, loader, skid steer and tracked dump trucks are needed for a mine reclamation project that will address elevated levels of metals in tailings piles near the Waldorf Mine site. These tailings piles are actively impacting Leavenworth Creek, which is an important municipal water supply for Georgetown. The USDA Forest Service’s Abandoned Mine Lands Program and Trout Unlimited are partnering to address these hazardous tailings from entering the stream channel. This project is being completed through the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The road will be open while the project is underway. Work will last through the end of August 2020, weather dependent, and then traffic delays will be anticipated again while the equipment is walked out of the area.

Ran today. Between waypoints 9/10 is pretty overgrown and there is no avoiding some brush, possible pinstripes. 11 is definitely worse than the pictures now, it’s dug out to the left of the rock. My TJ doesn’t have lockers and I had to get a pretty good running start and a good line to get over it, not too bad but something to consider.

Trail is clear to the top of Argentine Pass and McClellan Mountain. Ran both trails today and it took us 4 hours with a couple breaks. The views are unreal.

Trial is open to the top. This was a wonderful experience. We took a rental Rubi JL up today. Only about a dozen vehicles on the trial. Most stopped at the mine. We headed up and found someone shoveled out the last bit of snow from the trial. Amazing views, 50+mph winds at the top. Wife and boys loved it. What a great day.

Blocked by snow as you start to make the ascent to the summit. Great weather. Combined it with a few sections of McLellan for a good day with some beers in Idaho Springs on the way back to Denver.

I absolutely love the trails in this area. We ran up Argentine and then came down Mclellen today. Unfortunately there is still a snow drift blocking the last leg to get to the top of Argentine Pass, but don't let this stop you from exploring these traiIs. I recommend checking out the Santiago Mine while you are up there. Without a doubt, Mclellen is my favorite since there are several water crossings and a small section of the trail is in the creek.

Went out yesterday and came back today. Like everyone else is saying, snow drifts past the mine make the trail impassable. As far as the trail goes, it's rocky at first and fun to choose the right line. After the switchbacks the trail's pretty straight and flat minus the occasional water bar. Lots of water right now due to snow melt so that makes it fun too. Overall, nice fun short trail with good views and a few nice camping spots. Would love to explore surrounding trails next time I'm in the area.

Did Argentine and McClellan yesterday. Argentine is still impassable all the way to the top. A snowdrift that no one has yet tackled was present about 1.5 miles to the summit. We had a blast checking out the area. As always, stay the trail, avoid the bypasses, and clean up any trash you see.

Made it through several snow banks past Santiago mine but not all the way to the top. The views are worth bringing your camera for sure!

Fun trail - a few rock obstacles here and there, but nothing a stock truck couldn't handle. Snow drifts were blocking the trail after the mine - will probably be melted by July. Super frustrating to see people running up and down the mine tailings at Waldorf - kicking up toxic dust for everyone around. We spoke to a few people that were trying to head up the tailings, just to let them know of the dangers of kicking up all that dust and potentially getting the trail shut down. Most were pretty amenable and backed down - others rolled their windows up and continued on...

Open to the mine. Snow pack from there on up

We made up to the mine and the got stopped by a big snowdrift. We took another FS to reach the nearby trail McClellan Mountain, we got a bit further on that and stopped again by snow. We shoveled and cleared two big snowdrifts but then run out of time to clear a third one. We'll be back soon to make it to the top!

It's reported that the trail is open to the mine, waypoint 9.

Fun day clear most of the way snow at the top around 11000ft great ez run.

Trail is blocked by a snowdrift between waypoint 11 and 12. It’s not very deep at this point but just at an off-camber / exposed portion of the trail. Picture shows the drift ahead. No issues getting up to that point though and it was a great day out on the trail.

More and more snow as you head towards the summit making the switchbacks pretty tricky but still doable if you know what you're doing. Because of the snow, wouldn't recommend unless moderately experienced and/or have a partner or two with some recovery capabilities just in case. The pinstriping was REAL and 5th gen 4Runners aren't even that wide. I'd say one or two more snowfalls and it will be pretty impassable past the mine.

Rollover CONFIRMED! We saw the rescue and recovery of the vehicle coming down on Sunday afternoon on our way up (about 2:00 pm). Toyota Tacoma. It was drive-able on the way down, but had moderate body damage, air bags deployed, etc. It was our first trip up to the Argentine Summit. The tight switchbacks were legit! Bumpy rocky ride up an down, but nothing to tippy or narrow. It seems like whoever is doing the maintenance on the trail is on top of it. Willows in a few tight areas were well manicured back to prevent pin-stripping.

Please be careful out there. There was a report and pictures of another rollover on Argentine. From images, it appears they tried to go around the rock on the ascent from the mine to Argentine. The bypass has been created by users over time but is not officially trail and can be dangerous if the tire placement is bad.

Nice view up top. On a tight schedule so I didn’t air down which made for a rocky bumpy ride. Stock Rubicon did fine...no issues. Did slightly scrape bottom coming down on the lower obstacle. I think the lower obstacle is tougher than the higher one on the switchback.

The trail was quite full of RZRs. A stock forester made it up to the mine ruins. I know that it wouldnt make it past them. Anyhow the brush is growing quite densely near the water crossings. The flowers were great and beautiful. The two harder rock obstacles above the mine are a little challenging but can done in most stock vehicles. I dont think taking a full size pickup would be wise through them though. We did the trail in a mostly stock Lexus Gx460 and a friend did it in a 4runner. The 4 runner did have a few traction problems but nothing unmanageable.

The trail is confirmed open to the summits.

You still can't reach the Argentine Pass summit because of snow. You can get about a mile-and-1/2 or so past the Waldorf mine. The trails are in good shape, but it was a little crowded.

None of the summits are open, I got stopped at about 12,000 feet after waypoint 10. Turn around there, you should be able to see the snow on the trial above. Trail updates with the closures and more to come in the next few days.

Road is in good shape and open with several areas of water running across the road all the way to the Santiago Mine. Above the mine the road is still snowed in with one lower trail washed out completely. The Leavenworth Creek trail was in good shape from bottom up to the river crossing. It is not recommended to Ford the river just yet as it is still running pretty high. There is an opportunity to turn off the trail and rejoin the upper Argentine road to the Santiago Mine. Also, the trail from Santiago going north to McClelland is also still snowed in about 3-4 miles from the mine.

Trailsoffroad spoke to Trout Unlimited to get additional details on the remediation work going on at Waldorf and was able to get additional details on the changes on the trail.

First and foremost, these trails will largely stay open. The FS is required by law to keep these trails open for a variety of reasons. The network of trails is vast in the area though and they appear to be moving things around to manage the area better.

There will be no major remediation work at the mine this year. Crews will be working to do some vegetation and prep and stabilization work for the Waldorf mine area for 2020. Access to Waldorf mine is TRESPASSING and you will receive a ticket if caught.

Late last year, the Forest Service decommissioned the spur known as the "Hill Climb" at Waldorf. We have not spoken with the FS yet, but it's believed that this wasn't part of the original network of trails and the FS may have closed it to discourage further inappropriate use of the Waldorf site.

We will provide additional updates and details as we get them.

Remediation work continues this summer on the mines in the area of Argentine Pass. I have been notified of the closure of Waldorf Mine to traffic, the hill climb at Waldorf and a side trail that leads to an old cabin. These trails are either illegal additions, or they have closed it due to major toxin issues with runoff into the Colorado water supply. Trailsoffroad is in touch with the FS and the company doing the work for them. Any updates to this project will be posted here as the information is made available. Trailsoffroad crew will be up there in the next 14 days to get some new pictures and in-person information.

Guanella Pass is open and we stopped by to see how far we could get. We got a little over a mile in before the snow got too deep for me and I was spinning tires, with my lockers on.

I made my annual pilgrimage to Argentine and it was a perfect day with only a few people out on the trail. We received reports that the rocks at the switchback were worse but they appear to just have had some of the loose rock around it removed. This development does require a high-end rating change to "5" because of these obstacles. New pictures are coming for that waypoint as well. A rocky obstacle halfway up to the switchbacks is officially an obstacle now, though there is a bypass. It will be added as a waypoint soon.

Trail's in generally good shape. Waypoint 11 rock obstacle was a bit chewed up from a few longer wheelbase folks spinning their tires on bad lines, but still passable. Tight brush further down by the Waldorf Mine, but other than that not many other challenges. Great weather and beautiful views at the top. It's a fantastic way to access Mt. Edwards and Argentine by hiking.

This is a great trail to run! just a heads up to anyone that runs a full size truck, it is possible to get to the top. this my first trip with my completely stock 2006 silverado 1500. it did rub on the side steps on 2 lage rock sections (at waypoint 11 and sortly after leaving the mine) but no damage to them along with some very slight scratches to the sides of the truck due to some brush about 3/4 of the way up the trail.

Trekked up Argentine a few weeks back and had a great time! Trail was fairly tame; the most difficult part was the first 100yds or so going up Leavenworth Creek Rd. Took the trail up to Waldorf and then up to the Santiago Mine. Ran into two "Santiago Stewards" who gave us some history on the area and told us about the mine. Remediation is done and there are no trucks or equipment left that I saw. After checking out the mine some storms began to roll in so we skipped the summit and headed back down. Other vehicles were continuing on towards the top so it should be clear and passable all the way up.

A user running Mcllellan Mountain advised that the upper parts of the trail is open and clear of snow. Trail is open to the top.

Trail is open to Summit. All water crossing path is less than 6 inches deep (closer to 2 or 3). There is now a rock obstacle approximately 500' up the trail from checkpoint 10 that requires some line planning. The 4Runner TRDP in front of our vehicle was lifted 3" with what appeared to be good tires needed multiple attempts to get past it.

A report from a reader advised the trail is open to a large snow drift at 12,400 feet on 6/14. Could be another week from the trip date before it's safe.

So just wanted to shed some light on current conditions as of today. Argentine pass is a no go just after the Waldorf mine site by snow drifts on the trail. If you try to go up the steep hill from the Waldorf mine towards the Santiago mine there are a couple impassable snow drifts. Also Mt McCellan trail has a snow drift on it past the Santiago mine.

Got all the way to the mine area, but the summit trail was snowed in. Still great fun around the mine hills with a little snow wheeling included!

The trail is open and dry all the way up until the mine. As soon as you reach the mine, the following parts of the trail are still covered in deep snow. It appears some people have tried to make it through without much success. I'd give it another few weeks at least for it to be totally open. Worth the drive still if you want to just get out for some nice views and stop at the lower portion of the mine.

Starts ok UNTIL 2.5-3 mi in. Large ice fall across trail hidden under fresh snow. Almost lost a rig. Would not recommend right now.

We did our final run of Argentine, Mcellelen, and Upper Geneva trails today. We stopped at Waldorf Mine for a few different reasons. We could see on the inclines where the snow drifts have started to make the initial ascent rough at least. From what we were able to see, everything about a 1000' higher than the mine has snow and falls into dangerous territory. At this point, travel past Waldorf mind is not recommended for this season. Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery has advised that nearly everything above the timberline is dangerous and they will not recover vehicles (only people rescues) until spring. Don't risk a high-level fall or slip with potentially fatal consequences. There is minor slush and ice in some of the shaded areas leading up to the mine. At the time of writing it's not bad and there has been plenty of traffic. One or two snows and the drifts will start to get heavy. If you want to visit the mine, now is the time.

Went up to check on the revegetation work being done on the site. It looks like they are overdue on their schedule since it's weather dependent. You may encounter a slow-moving hauler, moving materials up to Waldorf Mine and other places on the trail near the mines. It also appears they have filled in the beginning of Leavenworth Creek. We're going to monitor to see if those trail 'repair's' are permanent or meant to run off in the spring. At this time Waldorf Mine is pretty well taken over with gear and materials for work on the mine sites. Stay clear of this area and watch for damage to the trail from the hauler.

Amazing day on the trail. This is an annual trek up the mountains in the area. I was able to finish most of the trail but got turned around when the weather went south. The county is doing some work on Santiago and there is large equipment in the area. Watch for cones and signs to indicate where people might be working. There are no details about what the next steps are, but this is a revegetation project. The trees and foliage and some heights is already starting to turn. There are some amazingly pretty wildflowers left up there though. Only a few more weeks and these will be closed by snow!

Took the in laws up here today after Geneva Creek. Lovely day with no issues. On the last few weeks new signs appear to have been put up and some of the camping at the start of the trail is now closed for revegitation. Mind the signs, rocks and trees blocking and stay the trail. There is more camping further up. The trail page will be updated by Monday with this new information.

Went up as far as Waldorf mine with no issues. Didn't attempt to go further as the weather looked like it might start storming pretty bad (not sure if it ever did). Enjoyable trip up. No issues with stock Tacoma. Had it in 4Lo the whole trip, mostly to control speed.

We could have made the summit but our time for today ran out and we had to head back down. The road appears clear to the top, with some wet and even snowy spots along the way.

We received a report that the trail is currently open and mostly snow free as far as Waldorf Mine. Areas above that and above the treeline still have large drifts of snow in them and there's likely another month or so of melt before it's passable.

Checking in on the trail conditions. We made it to about Waypoint 6 before snow turned us back. Based on weather conditions, it could be another month or so before you can even get to the mine.

Beautiful day on Argentine. There was a large group at Waldorf Mine when I went by but they were gone about an hour and a half later when I returned and the sun was setting. The trail is in good shape compared to 2015. The only thing I noticed was that the last switchback with the rock in it has gotten deeper/taller and a little harder to negotiate. We'll be watching for more snow damage to this switchback as soon as the trail is passable in 2017.

This trail is absolutely stunning!!!! But the top is not for the faint of heart if you aren't a fan of heights. This was my first real offroad trail that we did in colorado and it is a lot of fun. The scenery near the mine is amazing when the flowers bloom!

Argentine Pass and the nearby abandoned scenic railroad bed are favorite outings of mine, but a word of warning about the snow. I made this trip solo in early October several years ago, with little snow on the ground except on the roadways. (The snow on the rocks melts quickly.) While traveling on virgin snow, my left rear Jeep tire slipped sideways and hung off the ledge road. I had lots of emergency supplies with me but sadly, did not have a shovel. My Rubicon lockers were not enough here, as the three tires with power simply spun on the ice below the snow. I tried various ways to clear the snow without much success and before long, had gotten quite cold. Fortunately, there was good cell service up there. I spent the night in the Jeep and the next day a friend brought some shovels and we were able to clear the snow and ice enough for the tires to gain traction. I now follow two rules - 1) never go anywhere in the Jeep without a shovel, and 2) Never be the first one to go down a snow covered road far from civilization.