Georgetown to Argentine Pass conditions

[zombie2hundo]

Anyone have an idea of what the trail conditions might be like or if even open right now? @DougCruiser and I were looking for a rad place to snow camp next Wednesday night. If anyone is interested in joining reach out.

 

[zombie2hundo]

I’m aware there is now way to do the pass right now but curious if you can get to some of the campsites and mines in the way to the pass.

 

[nakman]

Guanella Pass is closed in the winter. So you'd probably hit a gate just above the switchbacks coming out of Georgetown...

from cotrip.org...

 

[DaveInDenver]

Guanella Pass is closed in the winter. So you'd probably hit a gate just above the switchbacks coming out of Georgetown...

from cotrip.org...

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They put in a gate at Burning Bear on the Park County side but I thought Clear Creek maintained it at low priority past the power station (Clear Lake campground) up to Naylor Lake turnoff.

 

[nakman]

They put in a gate at Burning Bear on the Park County side but I thought Clear Creek maintained it at low priority past the power station (Clear Lake campground) up to Naylor Lake turnoff.

Ok could be, I don't know for sure haven't been up there...

...and I couldn't quite make out the conditions from that satellite photo, lol.

 

[zombie2hundo]

 

[subzali]

Guanella Pass road has usually been open up to the power plant like Dave says. We did a night snow run in December a few years ago but that first shelf road area can drift and get dicey so be careful.

 

[zombie2hundo]

I’m talking about taking Leavenworth Creek Rd before the power plant

 

[subzali]

I’m talking about taking Leavenworth Creek Rd before the power plant

Yep I was referring to that as well with the shelf road. It's worth giving it a shot, but be careful.

 

[zombie2hundo]

Will see, also exploring some south facings spurs off the Switz Trail

 

[zombie2hundo]

Did some scouting yesterday and found a bomber spot off the Switz. If anyone is interested in joining let me or @DougCruiser know.