Campers who are unable to find a campsite in one of the four developed campground may camp above the townsite of St. Elmo on4X4 Road 267. The trail was exceptionally busy with vehicles going both directions. At a Glance General Information Directions: From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 285 south for 7 miles to County Road 162. After pass the path ceases to be a road but a rocky area with no defined borders. Only about 6" of water on the trail at Mirror Lake, the water was so clear that we could see many trout swimming about. Barely dipped my tires in Mirror Lake. Tin Cup RV Park is set in the quaint village of Mahomet, Illinois. Temps were in the 40s for the most part. Total Miles 13.0 Elevation 3706.11 ft Duration 2 Hours Technical Rating 5 Difficult Best Time Summer/Fall Show in App 8 Trail Overview Tour historic mountain towns on this beautiful high-mountain pass. Dispersed Camping closures on Tincup pass and in Irwin area. Enjoy the stunning views of the rugged mountains. Some of the sites have tent pads and all sites have a picnic table and fire ring. Nothing about it gets too hard until after treeline. For current conditions call Salida Ranger District (719) 539-3591. Although considered a ghost town, St. Elmo is still inhabited and the general store welcomes visitors every summer. You can't get from Tin Cup to St. Elmo. Potable water is available from a handpump. You'll cross a ledge road just before the pass. rocky most of the way. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Turn right onto CR 292 and travel for .5 miles to the campground. Most of the bypasses around obstacles are just as bad as the main route. Sign at trailhead says "Tracked Vehicles Only". The trail was mostly clear of snow and an easy drive up. They are the Upper, Middle and Lower Taylor sections. Typically, more rock or undulated road surface. Dates of operation below are weather dependent. Cascade campground is located on the left side of the road just after the Cascade falls. Obstacles were moderate at times but for the most part an easy rocky trail . Fun trail. LOL. The rocky trail will definitely put your gut in check but it is an absolutely breath taking ride. Fair amount of side by sides; but trail mostly wide enough for passing. I was in a 2014 tundra and made ever obstacle without trouble. Trail was open and we didn't see any snow along the route. Very rocky! Lifted 4Runner on 32's. The trail didnt get washed out anywhere between St. Elmo and tree line, but there was a bit of erosion overnight. Even with periodic stops to address carb/fuel delivery issues, we completed the trek from St. Elmo to Tincup in approximately 3 hours. Aired down at Mirror Lake. Water at the crossing point was real low, so should be no issues for anyone. The scenery is great and the folks we met while traversing the Pass were great and mindful of the rules of the road. Had my passenger side entering willows and my driver side 1/2 from these terribly parked Jeeps as I squeezed by. Taylor Park to Tincup Pass Side by Side, ATV, Motorcycles & Jeeps Trails Colorado If you are in the Taylor Park area, Tincup Pass is a must. Visit stay the trail people. Distance from downtown Phoenix: 40 minutes 37019 N. Lava Lane, Cave Creek Coon Bluff Campground. Red Cliff - A tiny mountain town just past Minturn on US 24 from Vail to Leadville. on official, secure websites. I would rate the trail difficulty as a 3. You have to run this trail. First of all: this is an EASY trail. The road is open seasonally from mid June to early autumn (depending on snow conditions). Respect people and common courtesy. Thanks for all the reviews previously, it was great to know I could make it with the rental before heading up the trail. Most stock 4x4s with low range should be okay, with some careful tire placement. Princeton campground. Just follow the roads in, pick your patch of sand, and set up. . Princeton is a small campground with 17 campsites. With a dump station, private showers, and plenty of sites to choose from, you're bound to enjoy your camping experience. Seemed more like bouldering at times. State park campgrounds - 44 sites, basic, 9 cabins, 3 yurts, year-round Dispersed camping is available south of the lake on Brush Creek Rd. Once a popular mountain biking area, Tin Cup Pass has been overrun by motorized vehicles, but savvy bikepackers and backpackers venture along the relatively smooth Cumberland Pass, accessed from Tin Cup, which branches off to a handful of unmarked trails. Turn west on County Road 162, traveling 8 miles to the Chalk Lake Campground. There a snow bank covered 1/2 of the width of the already narrow road. Explore this 13.0-mile point-to-point trail near Almont, Colorado. ) or https:// means you've safely ( Trail seems a little easier than the rating, but you still need to keep your brain engaged. The entire loop takes us about 8 hours. In particular, Tincup and St. Elmo, the most fascinating ghost towns in the state. on official, secure websites. It was an extremely warm day around the Collegiate Peaks. There are also a couple of alternate routes that would make for more difficulty and excitement. Baldwin Lake, Tincup Pass, Hancock Pass, Pomeroy Lakes, Hancock Lakes and Williams Pass (open during the month of August). No reservations are accepted. Other than that it gets rocky as shit with some technical spots along the way but nothing unbearable just be ready for stupid slow and getting tossed around. have fun! Cimarronand Comanche National Grasslands Head south on Highway 285 for 6 miles. As you approach the final climb up the pass, this would be a good location for a potty break as the trees thin out. 6/20/2020 Submitted by Richard Open all the way. Still two large drifts across the road 500 yards east of the summit coming from the St. Elmo side. Heading south will take you over Cumberland Pass into Pitkin, past the, Camping on the Pitkin side of the pass has been reevaluated as of May 2017. The campground is located in such a way that the campsites straddled County Road 292. Planning on visiting this area shortly. Water runs down the trail nearly the entire route. Many SXS's, lost count, but less than 10 other rigs. However, the fall is my favorite when the Aspens start the change. The ghost town of St. Elmo was busy with visitors. Shoveled out the drift at the top. This is one of my favorites! The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Mirror lake is low enough that a Grand Cherokee can navigate it. Steeper portions are eroded with many exposed rocks, but nothing I was unable to transit with a stock Wrangler. Follow past lake to a fork in the road with Powerline Rd. A large snow field still sits on the road waiting for the sun to do it's deed. We ran Tincup Pass from St. Elmo to the town of Tincup then back. LockA locked padlock Ran this from St Elmo to Tincup in a Badlands Bronco with 35s. 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. Construction crews were beginning work on the bridge at the very start. But definitely a blast! Some years, the entire road along the east side of the lake can totally be submerged due to spring runoff. Directions to St. Elmo: At the town of Nathrop on Highway 285 in Chaffee County, travel west on County Road 162 toward the mountains. The primary route heads west at the FSR 267 marker, while the Old Tincup route heads north at this Y intersection. Classic run that got a little easier. Tincup RV Park 4.5 based on 2 reviews 1715 East Tin Cup Road Mahomet, IL 61853 Get Directions (217) 586-3011 tincuprvpark.com/ Add Photo Write a Review Add a Photo Bookmark Email to Friend All RV Parks Illinois RV Parks Mahomet RV Parks Tincup RV Park Park Features & Amenities Camp Basics Park Type: Private Sites: 75 Pull Through Sites: 18 For current conditions call Salida Ranger District (719) 539-3591. An interpretive sign at the entrance to the cemetery provides information on the early settlers and miners who are buried there. The declining mining industry of the 1920s, and the discontinued railroad service drastically changed the town, and by 1952, even the postal service was discontinued. Visitors should purchase a San Isabel National Forest map which shows the various roads in the Chalk . 2840 Kachina Drive (See the photo.) We ran Tin Cup, Napoleon, and Hancock passes in our RZR. Vault toilet is available only during peak season. On the north end of the lake, you will find a small parking area usually filled with vehicles that brought up the many fisherman who fish the lake. I visited Tincup Pass on 09/09/17 and had little trouble with the trail, so went back on 07/22/18 and found that the trail was a bit degraded due to erosion from the previous year, still I was able to drive the trail without using 4 whl drive. The light rain knocked the dust for the trip. You can also eat at Frenchie's Cafe. Either road has some camping along with it. Great ride! Snow is extremely deep and off camber before ever approaching the switchbacks. 8. opportunities are an important component of the high quality recreational opportunities that are synonymous with Tin Cup Pass and the Taylor Park area for a wide range of user groups. A great adventure but next time we'll be in a jeep with more clearance! Tincup Pass is 4 wheel road, from the East it connects historic and quaint mountain town of St. Elmo and on the west side Tincup - a small residential community with many century old buildings. Get access to thousands of off-road dirt trails and snowmobile trails across the nation. Frenchy's is their local restaurant and shouldn't be passed up on an empty stomach. 4 - There is also fat biking here on groomed snow mobile trails. Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle (RV). Fun day! We got a late start and a storm blew in so we headed back over the pass. New Ford Ranger truck (with paper plates) was doing the trail easily - possibly a small lift and A/T tires. Smooth sailing to mirror lake. No visit to Tincup is complete without a stop at the Tincup General Store. This trail is perfect for the novice Jeeper. Tin Cup Pass from the east is a mildly rated jeep trail that starts in the old ghost town of St. Elmo. We took the "easier" route at Waypoint 8, avoiding the "Old Tincup" portion of the trail. To the northeast you see Emma Burr Mountain. After a brief stop in St Elmo, my wife and I ventured up the trail to the pass in the rain (and occasional hail) on 18 Jun. 2004 4Runner, 32's, leveling lift, no lockers, But we had a blast. Another few weeks will be necessary until the snow melts away. We attend church here every Sunday during the summer at the Tin Cup community chapel and as a matter of fact, that is were my wife and I were married! 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa Cave Creek Regional Park. I did it in a stock Jeep Wrangler. At the pass, youll be on the Continental Divide at 12,154 feet in elevation. Saw some moose in the willows before the summit push. 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. We were lucky to be on a relatively flat portion of the road and were able to change our tire. Ran this as our final trip of the day after running Hancock and Cumberland first. After the divide mark its not as rocky but the bumpiness continues. Someone has laid some logs as a barrier at Old Tincup Road so I am not sure if it has gotten worse and that was done to indicate that? Maps are available at the SalidaRanger District office, 325 W. Rainbow Blvd., Salida, CO, 81201, Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Plenty of traffic and ATVs, but plenty of spots to pull off. Airing down is your best for this of course :). Located in the southeast part of Joshua Tree National Park, it has 62 campsites laid out in . Old Tincup Road goes right here. Did it on a dual sport Yamaha XT225 and a Honda 250 Rally. Rocky to extreme rocks the entire way. From Johnson Village, head south on Highway 285 about 6 miles. 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