But we had a blast. Old Tincup Road goes right here. Easier. DIFFICULT, Gunnison National Foresat & San Isabel National Forest. We take our time and enjoy the scenery. No reservations are taken for sites in this campground. 4 of us on 37s+ with dual lockers and around 5lbs of air in the tires, headed up Tincup from St Elmo. aware of changes. Just past Nathrop, head west on C.R. Thank goodness for MORE skid plates. Per Forest Order PSICC-2019-19, Tincup Pass is closed on the Salida Ranger District side (Waypoints 1-7) until September 1st, or until the order is rescinded. I turned around with my ATV after about a mile just because it was not very fun. Has anyone recommend some rentals and tours and experiences? During the construction of the Alpine Tunnel, St. Elmo was a bustling supply center. Tincup is also a popular destination in the summer for fishing, hiking and camping. Active businesses include the Tincup Store and Frenchie's Cafe. Ran on a stock Xterra with KO2s. Wrangler 4L ALL the way, but slow and steady did it. Started in Tincup and ended the trail in St. Elmo. Crazy! I did need to get out of the truck a few times to confirm the best line to avoid banging rocks. We were lucky to be on a relatively flat portion of the road and were able to change our tire. In the middle of town, turn right and follow signs to Tincup Pass. Not . Seemed more like bouldering at times. Visitors should purchase a San Isabel National Forest map which shows the various roads in the Chalk Creek area. To the southwest you will see Fitzpatrick Peak. We took the "easier" route at Waypoint 8, avoiding the "Old Tincup" portion of the trail. The trail was very wet and soggy at the start with a little bit of snow here and there on the trail till about 2 miles in. We made it to waypoint 6 and had to turn around due to time constraints although we heard it was blocked by snow shortly after that. No reservations are accepted. The trail didnt get washed out anywhere between St. Elmo and tree line, but there was a bit of erosion overnight. This is the last spot the snow melts. We ran Tin Cup, Napoleon, and Hancock passes in our RZR. Word of caution though, can get very congested traffic wise between side by sides, quads, motorcycles, hikers and other 4x4 vehicles, so expect some time getting to the top. Cave Creek, AZ 85331. Iron City Campground is located within the Chalk Creek Canyon, which is one of the valley's most popular areas, offering access to many ATV trails. United States. Go west 15.4 miles to parking area (with toilet) on left. My on-trail time was 3:15 a bit more than in the review above(I didn't take Old Tincup). MODERATE, 6 - Saw about 12 moose in the creek valley. At the pass, youll be on the Continental Divide at 12,154 feet in elevation. Reservations are no longer available at Mirror Lake Campground. Along the Old Tincup route, stay right and continue downhill at this unknown road spur. In town, follow the signs to Tincup Pass. Very rocky! I did it in a stock Jeep Wrangler. This campground is located approximately 15 miles south of Buena Vista, Colorado. Open all the way. Plenty of traffic and ATVs, but plenty of spots to pull off. The trail is now snow free and can be driven all the way over. We took the loop around Cumberland Pass and Hancock Pass, which was also nice and empty. The road enters the heart of St. Elmo at twelve miles. State park campgrounds - 44 sites, basic, 9 cabins, 3 yurts, year-round Dispersed camping is available south of the lake on Brush Creek Rd. Difficult. We were able to make it as far as we did because the snow was still very hard and our single digit tire pressures allowed us to float on top of the snow. The homes have been updated to what they used to be. Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle (RV). Princeton is a small campground with 17 campsites. Sitting in a helicopter off the Trans Labrador Highway in central Labrador, Ray Sillitt said he's looking forward to learning how to gut a fish, clean a goose and try hunting for himself. The primary route heads west at the FSR 267 marker, while the Old Tincup route heads north at this Y intersection. Take the right fork and head uphill following the rocky path. Tires stayed dry at Mirror Lake. I wouldn't rate this trail as moderate. What makes this trail worthwhile is the great views and lake water crossing . It took us 5 hours to go from St. Elmo to Tincup, way longer than in previous years. LockA locked padlock No gate-closures on this trail. Please refer to. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Anything 4x4 with a semi decent driver should make it just fine. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Very picturesque scenery throughout with lots of great dispersed camping along the way. The trail is mostly clear with a few patches of snow and very wet conditions up to treeline at waypoint 6. It rained all night of the 18th, so that may have changed the water level of Mirror Lake. St Elmo Store is open from 9 am to 5 pm and will remain open until the end of September depending on the weather. Beginning at the St. Elmo Ghost Town, a bumpy, rocky road for approximately 4.5 miles travels west as it ascends the valley beside Chalk Creek. But today Tincup Pass is one of the most popular 4-wheel-drive destinations in the region. Map showing recreational areas. Difficulty Accuracy: 2840 Kachina Drive The snow was about 2 feet deep until we reached tree line. The cemetery is unique make time to explore it. Saw just a few tiny snowflakes along the way with some patches of snow in shady areas. Official websites use .gov A .gov Mirror lake also makes for a nice spot to stop and have lunch or to stretch you legs out. First of all: this is an EASY trail. Later in the season, wildflowers peak in Crested Butte. Road has always been in pretty good shape for me. Either road has some camping along with it. Located in Gunnison County, Colorado, the road climbs for about 12.4 miles (20 km) to an elevation of 12,154 feet (3,704 m) above sea level, being one of the highest in the state. After the snow clears, this trail is suitable for SUVs with high clearance, low-range gearing, skid plates and good tires. 96% of travelers recommend this experience. if you'd like to see a video of the pass i have one here, but the second half is half of coney flats trail: Great time! The trail starts out in the town of Tincup and climbs past the beautiful Mirror Lake on its way to the pass. The light rain knocked the dust for the trip. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. your device to facilitate the operation and functionality of our site, While on the trail, we needed to rescue a vehicle that teetered over the edge of the road. Somewhat crowded with jeeps and UTVs. Many historic buildings still stand in the town of Tincup, including the one and only business, the seasonally operated General Store. We ran this trail both directions as the loop is closed. Tincup, also spelled with a space Tin Cup, is a semi-ghost and unincorporated community tucked away on the Continental Divide. Saw some moose in the willows before the summit push. After pass the path ceases to be a road but a rocky area with no defined borders. LOTS of side by side traffic on Monday but trail etiquette was pretty decent. Tincup Pass may be closed by snow well into July. I am a member of the Mile-Hi Jeep Club, and currently own a customized '05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) with a 5.7 Hemi swap. Beautiful trail from St Elmo up to pass. Snow is extremely deep and off camber before ever approaching the switchbacks. Steeper portions are eroded with many exposed rocks, but nothing I was unable to transit with a stock Wrangler. United States. Simply amazing to see the result of that power. Not sure when those pictures were taken, but the road is a lot more rocky and degraded than those pictures suggest. on official, secure websites. Great trail. There wasnt too much traffic and the snow up near the top had a well established track through it. Tour historic mountain towns on this beautiful high-mountain pass. The Iron City cemetery is located on the east end of the campground. We tried to plow through the 3' snow drift with no luck. I wonder How my dad did this in a 1972 AMC Gremlin back in 1975.Mmm I guess he really knew how to drive though it did scare my older brother quite a bit lol. I think its closer to a 3 rating instead of a 4. Cute town with a store, a cafe and a church. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock At times the road was more of a river, which on other trails would have been more difficult, but you still have decently wide trails. It's accessible by a high-elevation OHV pass from Chalk Creek Canyon by Nathrop, or you can wind your way there from the west side of the Divide in Gunnison County. Travel along the "Old Tincup" route mentioned in waypoint 8 requires an OHV Permit for ALL vehicles, including street legal plated vehicles. Classic run that got a little easier. Forest Supervisor Office. Tincup Pass road offers visitors to explore historic Colorado mountain towns. My rig is built for extreme offroading, but I love to get my tires dirty on any kind of trail whether it's rock crawling or just scenic high Alpine drives. M-F7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. $22 per site for overnight camping. Official websites use .gov A .gov The top of the pass is 12,154 feet high. Tin Cup is a small town North East of Gunnison. Would love to Atv toward tincup and pitkin. visit frenchie's Cafe for a great piece of pie. $8.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Princeton campground. You can go the back way, over the mountain that is travel able only on foot or 4 wheelers from the ghost town of St Elmo, or the 'easy' way on the dirt roads from Crested Butte. If you want to push it a little, old tincup will offer some challenge to aggressive stock trail vehicles like the Rubicon, Pro4X, TRD, Z71 models and built trail vehicles of all makes. Still very pretty and Mirror Lake campground is awesome. Share sensitive information only There are many great camping opportunities along Tincup Pass Road and the area is quite popular with campers. Easy beginner trail with great views from the pass. We saw a moose in the open space just beneath there and enjoyed viewing several playful marmots after backing down in reverse for a little over a tenth of a mile. Went from Mirror Lake and turned around at approximately waypoint 7. Very very scenic drive. Mirror lake crossing was low with no water on the trail. Tincup is a small residential community with many century-old buildings. Could've been nice if I wasn't inexperienced. Very rocky, but fun. 4 - Rafting Rafting the Taylor River is available seasonally through a few different outfitters. Forest Order PSICC-2019-19 has now been rescinded. Ran this right after Hancock Pass, from St. Elmo. United States government. The store in Tin Cup may close for the season too. . 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