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CO- Tincup Pass

IntrepidXJ

NAXJA Member #647
Tincup Pass is a very scenic high-elevation route that takes you between two very cool historic Colorado towns. St. Elmo is one of the most popular ghost towns in Colorado and at one time had a population of about 2000, while Tincup is a small residential community with a number of century old buildings.

I combined this trail with Hancock Pass (including the Alpine Tunnel) and Cumberland Pass to make a big loop, which makes for a nice long day of wheeling and exploring. I started this trail from the town of Tincup after having a nice lunch at Frenchy’s Cafe. After passing by Mirror Lake, you eventually work your way up to the pass and then back down to finish at St. Elmo. Much of the trail is easy, with a few bumpy parts with a section of shelf road near the pass.



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