Highlight • Mountain Pass
Tincup Pass Road
Hiking
5.0
(2)
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San Isabel National Forest
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Alex
July 28, 2025
Tincup Pass Road is a scenic high-mountain dirt road in central Colorado, connecting the former mining towns of St. Elmo and Tincup. The views from this road are incredible, and it is popular with off-road vehicles.
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Elevation 3,370 m