This past Friday, I headed up to my clubs (Rising Sun 4×4 Club of Colorado) Adopt-A-Road, Argentine Pass. To be honest, it’s one of my favorite trails. Close to Denver and full of history. Way back in ’03/’04 when I was Event Coordinator for the club, I got the club to adopt Argentine pass, working with the Clear Creek Ranger District. I headed up Friday with the plan to check out an area that I’ve been curious about for a long time- an old mine at the base of Mt. Wilcox. After getting the truck I headed for Georgetown, all the while being informed by the parents that I left my backpack and hiking boots at there house ( bonehead move). So instead of the hike, ended up over at the Santiago Mine. Been a while since I’ve been there Was nice to spend some time there an wander around the place again ( as best as I could with the current closures). I had the place to myself for a few hours. a nice treat.
After realizing I left the needed essentials at the parents house, I buzzed up to the Silver Plume Depot with the hopes of picking up a hoodie from the gift shop, instead was invited in by the shop Forman to take some pics.
Along the old grade of the Argentine Central. Stopped to check out some of our signs.
Argentine Pass in the distance.
At the old mining tow of Waldorf, within the East Argentine Mining District. Once claimed to have the highest Post Office in the US at 11,666FT.
Fireweed.
En route to the Santiago Mine.
Santiago Mill (currently closed off).
Sugerloaf Mountain in the distance.
Checking out an old mining road above the Santiago Mill. A few of us ended up on this road during the 2007 Ghost Town Run.
Mt. Wilcox in the distance.
More of the old mining road.
Ghost Town Run 2007. Ige spotting Tim down the old mining road.
Above the Santiago Mill.
Heading back down towards Waldorf.
Argentine Pass in the distance.
Do believe this is where the old placard was placed to celebrate Edward J Wilcox. Minor, Pasture and creator/owner of the Argentine Central Railroad. Only Railroad to not operate on a Sunday. Really curious who has that placard today…
A clever Plan B. Wonderful pictures.
Was good to get out anyway! Thanks!