Argentine Pass

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For further information and any restrictions see:  White River National Forest - Argentine Pass #77 (usda.gov)

Directions to trailhead:  Argentine PassTrailhead - Google Maps

Alternate title data:

Argentine Pass - 6.2 miles - 2122 ft elevAtion Gain

Argentine Pass to Mt Edwards

Argentine Pass to Argentine Peak

Argentine Pass - Argentine Peak Loop West

The moderate hike up Argentine Pass (13,207') from Peru Creek allows easy access to two ranked 13ers on either side of the pass: Argentine Peak (13,738') to the south, and Mt Edwards (13,850') to the northwest. It is an easy ridge walk of a little over a mile (each way) for either of these peaks. Much of this hike is above treeline with vistas of Greys and Torreys peaks and the Horseshoe Basin.

Directions to Argentine Pass Trailhead (requires SUV or equivalent):  From the west, take US 6 from Silverthorn to Keystone, take the last exit (Montezuma Road) before US 6 heads up towards Loveland Pass. From the east, turn left into the River Run entrance to Keystone, take a quick left and pass the large parking lot to Montezuma Rd. Follow Montezuma Road to CR 260, and turn left.  Follow CR 260 about 4 to 5 miles to the trailhead parking lot on the left just before the Shoebasin Mine and the gate across the road.

The trail follows the road for about 1/2 mile, then leaves the road to the left and crosses Peru Creek on a nice bridge.  From there, continue to follow the trail as it ascends to the pass.  At the pass, proceed to the right along the ridge to Argentine Peak, or to the left along the ridge to Mt. Edwards.

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• Suitable Activities: Hiking
• Seasons: June, July, August, September
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• Length: 7.5 mi
• Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
• High Point: 13,850 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Clear Creek Ranger District (ARNF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 15
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15