Counting 23 vehicles in attendance for our first Clean Up day on Argentine Pass for 2024, would say the day was a success:). Patrick during the driver meeting made sure to say thanks for all the work and hours that the club puts in. To be honest, I never thought I’d see such continued excitement not only from the club, but hopeful new members when I got this trail adopted some twenty years ago.

After the mornings meeting, we headed out for the trail, breaking into two groups. One on the lower Power Line Road that follows the old wagon route and one on the Upper Road, following the old grade of the Argentine Central Railroad- Once claiming to be the highest railroad in the US. It also didn’t operate on Sundays. It was a beautiful summer day to be on the trail. I hoped in with my pal Andy and we checked out the route along the lower Power Line route. After a few fun water crossing and trash clean up in a few camps, we joined the upper group at Waldorf. An old mining town once claiming to have the highest post office in the US. It was also a good spot for lunch. We hung out, enjoyed the company and weather.

Headed back down the hill with my pall Andy. After showing of the new apartment, we headed over to Elway’s for a few drinks to end the day.

At the meet up spot having a pre trail meeting with the Forest Service.

Starting up the trail. We installed this sign/post almost 20 years ago:).

Just as we started along the lower road/ power line road Andy and I turned off down a spur to check things out. After a quick inspection and testing the water of the creek we caught back up with the group on the lower road.

Checking out one of the few campsites along the lower road. We spotted some trash so stopped to clean up the site.

The lower road follows along the creek for a short while, along with a few fun water crossings. Dan continued on while we cleaned up the camp.

Making our way up the lower road.

Phillip in one of the deeper water crossings.

Darin and his nicely built 100 series. Starting to climb out of the forest.

Just below the old townsite of Waldorf some of the guys help the Forest Service install some new carnotites.

Views from just below Waldorf.

Checking in on the bird houses. Was one of our projects a few years ago.

Looking up towards Argentine Pass that was still snowed in.

Looking across the valley from the old town site of Waldorf, we spotted a herd of Elk, hanging out on the snow.

What’s left of the old town site of Waldorf. Once claimed to have the highest Post Office in the US and the only Steam Train to not operate on Sundays.

The slab on the left was a marker created to honor Edward Wilcox, founder of the Argentine Central. The plaque honoring Wilcox has long diapered and one day I’ll finally learn what that metal shed has inside…

The group hanging out at the old town site of Waldorf. Counted 23 vehicles for the days outing.

Argentine Pass (13,207 ft) to the right and Mt. Wilcox (13,414 ft)

RIP Dean.

Derek spotted a moose across the valley from there camp.

Back downtown and the warmer temps. Pal Andy checked out the apartment then we headed downstairs to Elway’s for some cold beers.