The popular miner’s run loop is a fantastic full-day adventure. This route will leave from Pitkin, take you through the historic Alpine Tunnel area where you retrace the steps of one of the first railroads through the Continental Divide, seeing historic remains and feats of the early men and women who created this wonder.
From there, you’ll shift into 4wd and crawl your way through the rocks up over 12,000 feet, passing over the Continental Divide via Hancock Pass. Along your way you’ll have breathtaking views, mining remains, and quite possibly tons of mountain wildflowers.
You’ll then drop down into the ghost town of St. Elmo, a historic mining town. Shortly out of St. Elmo, the climb begins again, passing 12,000 feet on your way to the top of Tin Cup Pass. This will once again bring you over the Continental Divide in a fun, rocky, challenge that will really demonstrate the capabilities of your Polaris RZR!
As you make your way down from Tin Cup pass, you’ll pass the picturesque Mirror Lake and will come to the ghost town of Tin Cup. Time permitting, you can stop in at Frenchy’s and grab a fantastic milkshake and enjoy the quaint town. Leaving Frenchy’s you’ll make your final ascent to 12,000+ feet as you come over Cumberland Pass on your way back to Pitkin!
