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Guanella Pass 070908

September 8, 2007 by Mike Shannon

Guanella Pass

Trail Run on September 8, 2007
Report and photos by Mike S., Trail Leader
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Mike S.
Silver 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Don W.
Silver 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Only a couple of us continued on to do Guanella Pass after spending the day on Argentine Pass and McClellan Mountain. We were expecting the old, pothole-filled road we had been on in the past, but we were pleasantly surprised.

The first part of the road was still awful, with lots of potholes to avoid. Then, the road turned to new pavement with a curb on the side. Soon, that pavement was smooth, black pavement with more curbs, nice retaining walls, many pull-outs, and expensive fencing. Wow!

This isn't a trail anymore, if it really ever was. It's suitable for any passenger car, as long as you take your time in the pothole sections at the beginning and end. They've really done a ton of work on this road.

The overlook had two very nice parking areas with pit toilets. They are still working on this area, fencing it in. There is also a hiking trail that goes to the top of the pass.

This ended up being a very quick ride to Grant, even with our stop at the overlook. We were surprised that we didn't see more people. It was a very nice ride to the other side to air up.

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Reports from Other Days: 3

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September 13, 2008

Led by Monica I.
Guanella Pass used to be a fun little trail, but they have paved quite a bit of it. So this one is a "gimme" — an easy way to rack up your trail count. We were aired up already, which made the potholes even worse. It really isn’t a "trail"…
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