Trail Overview

This trail is a great Alternative route parallel to Argentine pass. This trail follows the creek. It is slightly more challenging than the upper road. There are several water crossings that will be deeper early in the year. Mid-July will have spots as deep as 18". This route is very scenic and beautiful. There are several great dispersed camping spots along the way up. The northern portion of the trail is Historic Waldorf Wagon Road before connecting to Paines Ridge Road.

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Difficulty

No obstacles, only a few deeper water sections.

History

This road was used for Barrows during the mining boom in the late 1800's.

Technical Rating

Boaz Salmi

Apr 19, 2026

Open

It’s a super trail right next to Argentine pass we’ve done that trail going down from Argentine pass so it creates a loop pretty much a little more challenging than Argentine pass

Diegoo V

Nov 22, 2025

Open

The trail was pretty easy. but at the beginning theres some pretty big rock as you can see in the picture but the rest was easy there was js a layer of snow and the river it was deep but nothing crazy i have 37s and half of the tire was under water but i couldn’t take a picture of that

Hale Warren

Nov 16, 2025

Open

Derek Bennett

Jul 27, 2025

Open

Bryce Gingerich

Jun 22, 2025

Open

Trails were dry (minus the river bleed off and crossings), weather was very nice and conditions were almost optimal. Buddy made it in a stock bronco with minor scratches and I had no issues. We didn’t climb the peak due to seeing others coming down shortly after headed up. Great day overall!!

Jason P

Jun 21, 2025

Open

shane red

Jun 01, 2025

Open

Awesome trail but still plugged. proceed with caution.

Caden Ellerington

Oct 23, 2024

Open

Tim Brown

Sep 21, 2024

Open

First Half of the trail up shares the Argentine Trail, fairly mild trail and a few dozen of rigs on the way. Then when coming back after a run up McClellan MT. back down the Historic Waldrof Wagon Road 248k off the right was a great ride. Starts off rocky and has a few other mild spots. Had absolutely NO other people on the trail and only saw 1 overlanding rig parked of to the side.