Not narrow at all. I wouldn't rate this trail as moderate. There are some rough, rocky spots throughout which will require good tire placement to avoid any undercarriage/rocker panel damage. Would love to Atv toward tincup and pitkin. An ordinary stock Jeep, 4-wheel-drive vehicle or ATV is capable of reaching the top. Plenty of wide spots to let them pass though. Starting in the ghost town of St. Elmo, follow signs through town to reach the start of the trail. Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Nearby ATV/UTV and 4X4 rides include Mount Antero, Baldwin Lake, Tincup Pass, Hancock Pass, Pomeroy Lakes, Hancock Lakes. While on the trail, we needed to rescue a vehicle that teetered over the edge of the road. Temps were in the 40s for the most part. The area is large enough to accommodate many users without blocking the trail. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. As a kid, I would see jeeps driving through Mirror Lake while I was fishing. Easier. My 7 month old had the best nap of the last week on this drive. The ghost town of St. Elmo was busy with visitors. Airing down is your best for this of course :). ( Driving through the trees, you pass many awesome primitive camp spots that tend to fill up rather quickly during the weekends. From the eastern terminus at Waterton Canyon, southwest of Denver, the trail winds its way for 486 miles through the state's most mountainous regions, to its final conclusion, just north of Durango. Beautiful views the entire way made it a great drive. Airing down the tires helped a bit, but I certainly recommend a high clearance rig. Head south on Highway 285 for 6 miles. No reservations are taken for sites in this campground. The pictures from the way points don't look like the trail when I did this. Came up from the Tincup side. The rocky trail will definitely put your gut in check but it is an absolutely breath taking ride. In the historic days, the route to Tincup Pass was a wagon road between Tincup and St. Elmo. Did in a passenger car. Mirror lake also makes for a nice spot to stop and have lunch or to stretch you legs out. The road passes through the water on the southeast edge of Mirror Lake where the water levels will change depending on the time of year. At 12,154 feet, you pass over the Continental Divide, leaving San Isabel National Forest and enter Gunnison National Forest. Been a few years so don't know road condition now, Just stunning. Start out early in St. Elmo and take the trail to Tincup. Great ride! Be prepared for deep and slushy snow. Forest Supervisor Office. You can't get from Tin Cup to St. Elmo. In summer, Almont area is famous for its abundance of wildflowers. There are some great lakes/reservoirs for fishing along the way, and Crested Butte is a doable drive. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777 Rental Options The road to St Elmo was a mess with the large number of tourists doing their site seeing and picture taking from their cars at 15mph. 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! My on-trail time was 3:15 a bit more than in the review above(I didn't take Old Tincup). Try a google search on: 4WD rentals Salida Colorado Follow past lake to a fork in the road with Powerline Rd. Along the way, it passes through eight mountain ranges, six National Forests, and six wilderness areas. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=12668&actid=29, Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, https://www.chaffeecounty.org/Road-and-Bridge-OHV-Roads. Turn around if snow blocks the road and come back another day. State park campgrounds - 44 sites, basic, 9 cabins, 3 yurts, year-round Dispersed camping is available south of the lake on Brush Creek Rd. Construction crews were beginning work on the bridge at the very start. The store in Tin Cup may close for the season too. Made it through all sections at Mirror Lake with a Jeep Sport with high clearance and 35" tires although stock can probably make it fine. It was more popular during the 50's and 60's for those wanting to have a mountain retreat. This is a trial that I have always wanted to do. Tincup town was cute too but we didnt have time to stop and explore it. As previously stated, hug the bank. It's absolutely beautiful though. One section near the summit is narrow because snow is still present. Recommended rides include Mount Antero, Baldwin Lake, Tincup Pass, Hancock Pass, Pomeroy Lakes, and Hancock Lakes. -On 32s with about 18 of road clearance before bottoming anything. Beautiful Autumn views on the St Elmo side of the pass. Just went slow and took our time. It is amazing! But this area is over run with people on four wheelers. Access to the trail depends on how high Mirror Lake is. I would definitely recommend it! Active businesses include the Tincup Store and Frenchie's Cafe. Official websites use .gov A .gov Just run Tin Cup. Become an onX Member for the best outdoor adventure apps with tools to get you there and back safely. As expressed by many others, the views are great! 33" From there, you can return the way you came. Once traveled by wagons, Tincup Pass is one of Colorado's most popular 4x4 destinations. We ran Tin Cup, Napoleon, and Hancock passes in our RZR. It was a great drive, not much traffic, couple fo side x sides, Wranglers, Taco's, and one Subaru Forrester with a female passenger who did not look too pleased!! Forest Supervisor Office. Big rocks! Saw moose in meadows along the road. The trail didnt get washed out anywhere between St. Elmo and tree line, but there was a bit of erosion overnight. With a dump station, private showers, and plenty of sites to choose from, you're bound to enjoy your camping experience. (602) 506-2930 ext 8. 4 - Youll go up to 12150 at tin cup pass . ). 07 ranger manual Blew out a sidewall about 1/2 a mile from St Elmo. Very rocky! San Isabel National Forest, Salida Ranger District. But today Tincup Pass is one of the most popular 4-wheel-drive destinations in the region. I haven't been up Tincup Pass since I was a kid on the way to Mirror Lake for camping and fishing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHuTfvpeSBU&index=4&list=UUOwWBeGU3w1bW52fFA_O6BQ Great fun! Almost ready to summit. Pass is now open, but be prepared for deep water on the tincup side. This landscape reveals a thriving community of plants, animals, and human stories that echo throughout this desert preserve, chronicling thousands of years of desert living. Tin Cup is a neat place, has a lot of original buildings, the cemetery is a great walk through history. Do not attempt to ford the water if you do not know the road. I turned around a little bit before the turnoff for old tin cup jeep trail. We ran Hancock, Cumberland and Tincup passes clockwise and it was an awesome day on the trail! FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. It puts out 330 lumens, boasts 40 hours of battery life, and fits like . 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. It really changed our entire perception of the town. Turn west on County Road 162, traveling 8 miles to the Chalk Lake Campground. The Cascade Loop Trail is located across the street from the campground. Cimarronand Comanche National Grasslands Enjoy the stunning views of the rugged mountains. Planning a July 4 camping trip with the wife based out of Cascade Campground. Pueblo, CO 81008 No visit to Tincup is complete without a stop at the Tincup General Store. It was an extremely warm day around the Collegiate Peaks. Mirror lake was flooded still, but never more than 30". Last remaining drift was shoveled open by local user. Nothing technical but very bumpy. Dusty as expected but not too crowded for a weekday. Camping and campfires are restricted in the Chalk Creek Canyon to developed campgrounds only. Located in the southeast part of Joshua Tree National Park, it has 62 campsites laid out in . But today Tincup Pass is one of the most popular 4-wheel-drive destinations in the region. A maintained road continues downhill to town of Tincup. Did not do Old Tincup. 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. An afternoon trip to get away from it all, but then to see it all. Not sure when those pictures were taken, but the road is a lot more rocky and degraded than those pictures suggest. A scenic drive through Tincup Pass is a rewarding experience promising breathtaking views and visits to historic towns. From Johnson Village, head south on Highway 285 about 6 miles. Thanks for all the reviews previously, it was great to know I could make it with the rental before heading up the trail. policy linked to above. We have a 3.5 lift on 35s with 1200 lbs of extra gear on our rack since we are an overlanding rig. on official, secure websites. Beautiful 12,154-ft. pass road between historic, quaint mountain towns At a Glance General Information Directions: From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 285 south for 7 miles to County Road 162. It has a few active businesses, including a general store and ATV rental. Tin Cup RV Park is set in the quaint village of Mahomet, Illinois. $8.00 for a third vehicle. BioLite HeadLamp 330. 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. Parking is limited to the parking spurs provided at each site. One short section of narrow shelf road often remains snow covered into early July. Simply amazing to see the result of that power. This is one of my favorites! Just past Nathrop, head west on C.R. I did not drive Old Tincup which means the hardest obstacle for me today was a group of maybe 5 Jeeps parked in the complete middle of the trail, engines off, drivers hanging out in the gigantic camp site that they should have parked in. We were running the trail in reverse of this guide. This is the first time I've been in this area. Especially down to the lake from the pass. Traveled the Tincup Pass route from Tincup to St. Elmo on Tuesday August 20. The trail down to St. Elmo isn't quite as interesting as the Tincup side. I do tend to disagree with the bottom end of the difficulty being a 3. The cemetery is unique make time to explore it. Tincup is also a popular destination in the summer for fishing, hiking and camping. For current conditions call Salida Ranger District (719) 539-3591. I turned around with my ATV after about a mile just because it was not very fun. Can't wait to go back here and explore more. They don't like it. If you stick with the main route, the rating will not get above a 4. 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. In town, follow the signs to Tincup Pass. 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa Cave Creek Regional Park. The trail was exceptionally busy with vehicles going both directions. A scenic drive through Tincup Pass is a rewarding experience promising breathtaking views and visits to historic towns. The rest of us had only minor issues which was mostly due to poor sleep and hunger. Add a review. By 1918, the town had so few people . Visit stay the trail people. Tincup, also spelled with a space Tin Cup, is a semi-ghost and unincorporated community tucked away on the Continental Divide. Tincup Pass provides quite a few hiking opportunities, such as the trail to Fitzpatrick Peak. Travel west on CR 162 for 16 miles to the junction with CR 292, just east of the historic townsite of St. Elmo. Tin Cup is a small town North East of Gunnison. Ran this right after Hancock Pass, from St. Elmo. The trail starts out in the town of Tincup and climbs past the beautiful Mirror Lake on its way to the pass. We heard from a fellow driver that Mirror lake is also impassable from the west because of deep water. website belongs to an official government organization in the 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. Tincup is a small residential community with many century-old buildings. Beautiful trail from St Elmo up to pass. If there was a sign, we didn't see it. Check their website for hours. Looks like it's going to be impassable at Mirror Lake for a while; the lake's water levels are well above the road. Its been several years since Ive been on this trail and seem to remember it being more difficult back then. Mirror lake was really low. Directions to St. Elmo: At the town of Nathrop on Highway 285 in Chaffee County, travel west on County Road 162 toward the mountains. I met up with a group of dirt bikers that I work with at Taylor Park and ran the trail as simultaneously as is practical with a Jeep vs bikes - meaning I went through Tincup and they took a side trail to Mirror Lake, and I waited for them at the summit, then waited for them again for dinner in BV while they did another singletrack route. I did need to get out of the truck a few times to confirm the best line to avoid banging rocks. and the map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd624786.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1a9mcjz-x6Afr5yUPxDCaYjeuvpEQyfht2d6lp0bVfDb-AIUKCbCXETaw. We did it from St. Elmo to Tincup. After the last switchback, the road was covered with snow for roughly 150ft. Baldwin Lake, Tincup Pass, Hancock Pass, Pomeroy Lakes, Hancock Lakes and Williams Pass (open during the month of August). #coloradocheck #tincuppass # . Dispersed Camping closures on Tincup pass and in Irwin area. 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. ran this from St Elmo to Tin Cup. Excellent trail! Trailers and extra vehicles must park on the spurs provided; not behind campsites or adjacent to parking spurs. 8. Forest Order PSICC-2019-19 has now been rescinded. Deep snow in places. A good bit of snow on top of the pass at > 11,000 ft. Start a free trial and get this level of detail on every trail Ran the trail in the pouring rain so no traffic. Any vehicle with a small lift, 4 wheel drive, and trail tires can do this run (don't need skid plates with good lines). They said there was waste-deep snow above tree line and they were not able to summit. Fun trail. Agree with review below that there have been lots of improvements to the trail - especially on the Tin Cup side. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. Authentic Mining Town form the 1890's - Kind of a Ghost town. since its a pass, obviously the views are amazing. Mirror Lake crossing was no trouble. ATV's and unlicensed off-road vehicles are not permitted on County Road 162 so riders must trailer their vehicles to designated OHV trailheads. There is a TON of snow up on the pass still. Self-servicing fee tube is available. Rocky but do-able with a stock vehicle. Pueblo, CO 81008 Water was only to the rocker panels in one spot, all other areas were halfway up the wheel only. Continued on to Napoleon. Tour historic mountain towns on this beautiful high-mountain pass. Improve this listing All photos (35) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Milk Run Family Rafting Trip 59 Recommended from $85.72 per adult I run a JKU with 4" lift/35" Nitto Trail Grapplers and we did fine. Potable water is available from a handpump. Afternoon rain showers greeted our trip back to Buena Vista. Didn't confirm it ourselves. Very rocky trail ,almost no reprieve from them . 24 deep max probably. Modern vault toilet on right with small parking area. When Mary Murphy Mine closed in 1920, St. Elmo was finished. Visitors can access the area by traveling on Highway 285 from either Buena Vista or Salida. aware of changes. Beautiful views and the weather was perfect. Tin Cup 4.5 79 reviews #7 of 28 things to do in Gunnison Ghost Towns Write a review About Former ghost town now a Summer resort. The road at Mirror Lake is under a reported 9 feet of water. Seconding what others have said, the route is in much worse shape than last year at about the same time. But we had a blast. Ran this as our final trip of the day after running Hancock and Cumberland first. Mosquito threat level 6 out of 10 haha. TTY: (719) 553-1404 Great trail. Probably only 10 non SXSs. Might be OK if you are in a jeep and going over Tincup Pass. This road is open to all types of motorized vehicles including OHV's and motorcycles. The main route has some fun challenges both directions that will really test your vehicle if you're running anything close to stock. We came with friends who come annually. connected to the .gov website. The trail after the pass was closed, not sure of the reason. During the summer, it's a busy little place. As trail conditions change this helps us keep the community It was fun, but choosing a good line is important. Trail was good today. My vehicle is an '02 Dodge Dakota 4x4. Good trail, lots of fun challenges for new to intermediate drivers. Please refer to. We hiked in a little over a 1/2 mile from the trailhead before hitting snow fully covering the trail. The trail was wide enough for 2 cars in this spot, but they parked right in the middle. Compared to previous years trips, this year the road is in terrible condition. Fun day! You also agree to the storing of cookies on The trail is VERY bumpy, so just go slow.. other than that, Id let my mom drive my jeep up this pass. Mirror Lake is still flooded over the trail. 2014 Rubicon with 2.5 inch lift and 35s. It's shorter but much more difficult. Tincup's past is tainted with old Wild West violence and tragedy. Visit the, Difficulty Accuracy: Many users . Tin Cup (Gunnison) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go. It connects Nathrop, south of Buena Vista, to Almont, between Gunnison and Crested Butte. It's only open to the top and not down to the lake. Fun trail, awesome views at the Divide. Open Year-round Yes Pros Breathtaking high mountain passes and spectacular scenery. Started in St Elmo up towards Tin Cup Pass. We smartly decided to head back the way we came and were glad we did when we read about the backside to the town of Tin Cup was more difficult. As you approach the final climb up the pass, this would be a good location for a potty break as the trees thin out. A lot of the time you will have to ford through the lake. The weighted average of your fellow members agreement of our trail Tincup Pass is a rugged 44 road that leads you over the Continental Divide to Nathrop, just south of Buena Vista. The best fishing iswest ofCascade campground which is located 2 miles west of Mt. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. "It helps us learn more about our culture," Sillitt . Official websites use .gov A .gov rating. Suggest edits to improve what we show. With the exception of Cumberland Pass from Pitkin, the rest of the passes are high-clearance 44 roads. Tincup Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.710m (12,171ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Chaffee and Gunnison counties, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The trail was somewhat busy, but there are multiple places to pass oncoming traffic. The pass is open to the large cornice just before the summit on the St. Elmo side. We didn't take the Old Tincup route, as time was running short. Continue moving downhill as the two routes merge once again. You'll cross a ledge road just before the pass. ( M-F7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. $22 per site for overnight camping. You can drive there without 4x4 from Gunnison area. This trail is beautiful. DIFFICULT, Gunnison National Foresat & San Isabel National Forest. The trail is mostly clear with a few patches of snow and very wet conditions up to treeline at waypoint 6. Get Directions. This is the last spot the snow melts. I think its closer to a 3 rating instead of a 4. 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