We ran this trail both directions as the loop is closed. We ran Tin Cup, Napoleon, and Hancock passes in our RZR. trail is easy, maybe (2) S-M obstacles, but bumpy. Ran the trail from Tincup to St. Elmo. Official websites use .gov A .gov I got off to walk around and my son drove through a little parking area to meet me. Iron City campground has 15 sites and is locatedwithin walking distance ofthe historic townsite of St. Elmo. A lot of the time you will have to ford through the lake. From Buena Vista travel south on Highway 285 for approximately7 miles then turn right on County Road 162. Simply amazing to see the result of that power. We drive a lifted Toyota Landcruiser on 33 tires and had no issues. . The Colorado Trail is an established, marked, and mostly non-motorized trail open to hikers, horse riders, and bicyclists. 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. Good fishing at Mirror Lake - rainbows and brookies. 96% of travelers recommend this experience. This road is open to all types of motorized vehicles including OHV's and motorcycles. Rocky at the top with one short section of narrow shelf road at 12,000 feet that often remains snow covered into early July. There are currently two large avalanches that cover the road in debris and those need to melt out and be cleared by heavy equipment before they will open the road. Don't say it is to the locals. Rafting Rafting the Taylor River is available seasonally through a few different outfitters. The picturesque, remote drive passes through the San Isabel and Gunnison national forests. Boulders are much more pronounced, not a smooth spot anywhere except on the pass itself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHuTfvpeSBU&index=4&list=UUOwWBeGU3w1bW52fFA_O6BQ The trail features a few steep sections and a few narrow areas where two cars can barely pass each other. Still a few patches of snow that encroach onto the trail in a couple parts as you near the summit, but CORE has been through and hand shoveled the trail clear to make the pass open, Was easily done in a stock JKU with a few bumps and scrapes, just got to watch your lines in a few areas. The trail is now snow free and can be driven all the way over. A beautiful mountain getaway, great location, many outdoor opportunities! You can't get from Tin Cup to St. Elmo. We got a late start and a storm blew in so we headed back over the pass. There were many people there today. 4 - Fishing is also available at Chalk Lake. The trail was somewhat busy, but there are multiple places to pass oncoming traffic. No water on the trail. Try onX Offroad Elite for free for a week no strings attached. Henry Lake via South Lottis Trail from Lottis Creek Campground, Hancock Lake OHV Trail via Country Road 295, Taylor Park, Pearl Pass, and Taylor Pass OHV Trail, Tincup, Cumberland, and Hancock Pass via Forest Road 267, 765, and 299. We ran Hancock, Cumberland and Tincup passes clockwise and it was an awesome day on the trail! But we had a blast. Tin Cup RV Park is set in the quaint village of Mahomet, Illinois. 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. 13 reviews #1 of 1 campground in Mahomet Save Share 1715 Tin Cup Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853-9331 Check In / / Check Out / / Guests Contact accommodation for availability. The best part of this was the stop at the top of the pass where the Continental Divide marker was. Very scenic and bumpy pass from start to finish. This relatively easy route takes you from one historic mountain town, right into another. Campground Recon 6.49K subscribers Located halfway between Tincup and Tincup Pass, Mirror Lake Campground is the perfect place to camp for anybody wanting direct access to hundreds of. Camping is free with a Tonto Pass, available at local retailers around the city. Maybe frame deep on our lowest clearance vehicle. Share sensitive information only Still open. The trail starts out in the town of Tincup and climbs past the beautiful Mirror Lake on its way to the pass. Like so many mining towns, the most prosperous businesses were saloons, dance halls and bawdy houses. The shelf road is a 400 meter section on the St Elmo side which at its most narrow point still left me with 2 of space on either side. After the last switchback, the road was covered with snow for roughly 150ft. We didn't take the Old Tincup route, as time was running short. As you start down the other side of pass, the road is a bit rougher. Aired down to 20 psi. Pass is open! Iron City campground is popular spot for OHV riders because registered ATV's and motorcycles can ride from the campground to access points for Tincup Pass, Hancock Pass, Pomeroy and Hancock Lakes and Williams Pass. There were about 4 out of the 10 first come first serve campsites available and we stayed over at one with a view of the lake. We took a stock renegade, stock wrangler, and 2 KL Cherokee Trailhawks (2in and 3in lifts) on Tincup Pass as well as old tincup. Access to the stream is best near the bridge on the road to the campground. This is not an easy place to get to. Planning on visiting this area shortly. 1715 Tin Cup Road, Mahomet, IL, 61853. The most important advice I can give is to have a vehicle that has a very high clearance and a good set of tires, oh, and a good spare! It will likely be completely melted off in a couple days. Self-servicing fee tube is available. I turned around with my ATV after about a mile just because it was not very fun. There are also a couple of alternate routes that would make for more difficulty and excitement. Water runs down the trail nearly the entire route. Its been several years since Ive been on this trail and seem to remember it being more difficult back then. From Tincup Pass, many 4-wheelers continue west toward Mirror Lake and the town of Tincup at seven more miles. Saw some moose in the willows before the summit push. Princeton is a small campground with 17 campsites. Came up from the Tincup side. Other than that it was pretty quiet and took me just under 2 hours. Drove from St Elmo to TinCup today. Later in the season, wildflowers peak in Crested Butte. $8.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Cave Creek, AZ 85331. Still has some great views. With all you could need nearby and on site, this is the perfect spot to rest on your trip to our through Illinois. Turn right onto CR 292 and travel for .5 miles to the campground. 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. Start out early in St. Elmo and take the trail to Tincup. Traveled from St. Elmo to Tincup and back. The water depth at Mirror Lake was no more than the hub of my wheel at any point. It is also up the hill by a building so if someone really needs the restroom it is best to drop them off a the restroom up the hill before parking on the main street. Could've been nice if I wasn't inexperienced. By the late afternoon, there wasn't a lot of traffic on the trail, but there were still a lot of people at Mirror Lake. Many users . This is a trial that I have always wanted to do. The trail does have some steep/rocky sections, with increased difficulty due to snow melt runoff making for some slippery climbs. We were running the trail in reverse of this guide. St. Elmo boasts a few active businesses like ATV rental and a general store. Always a beautiful ride with killer views. In center of town, turn right following sign to Tincup Pass. Tincup's past is tainted with old Wild West violence and tragedy. Right goes to Taylor Park and Cottonwood Pass back to Buena Vista. 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. He needed 4wd because of his tires and wheel base, but seriously. a stock f150 did it. This is an old mining town. Just past Nathrop, head west on C.R. Big rocks! 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 road down to the lake was rough but scenic and the town of Tin Cup was cool. If you take the easiest lines I would rate this trail a 3. DIFFICULT, Gunnison National Foresat & San Isabel National Forest. The trail and beautiful scenery both vary enough to keep it interesting. To the northeast you see Emma Burr Mountain. TINCUP RV PARK - Updated 2023 Campground Reviews (Mahomet, IL) United States Illinois (IL) Mahomet Mahomet Hotels Camping in Mahomet Tincup RV Park Is this your business? 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. Steeper portions are eroded with many exposed rocks, but nothing I was unable to transit with a stock Wrangler. Once traveled by wagons, Tincup Pass is one of Colorado's most popular 4x4 destinations. Tincup is a cute town with lots of historical buildings. The water was only about 12 - 14 inches deep. Overview A beautiful high-elevation route starting and ending at historic, quaint mountain towns. The main route has some fun challenges both directions that will really test your vehicle if you're running anything close to stock. Changes & Cancellations. Many historic buildings still stand in the town of Tincup, including the one and only business, the seasonally operated General Store. LockA locked padlock Fishing is available in Chalk Creek. Beautiful views and the weather was perfect. Get Directions. (See the photo.) If there was a sign, we didn't see it. Improve this listing All photos (35) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Milk Run Family Rafting Trip 59 Recommended from $85.72 per adult This is a small campground with 15 campsites. Either road has some camping along with it. A creek here feeds Mirror Lake. The pass is basically boulders and rocks. Starting in the ghost town of St. Elmo, follow signs through town to reach the start of the trail. 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