Reviewed by: Dan , from Dillon

Summary:
Dillon to the trailhead is all gradual and a great warmup for a long day.This is the other side of the pass that no-one has reviewed,probably because its pretty much un-ride-able.Although Stan has rode down it.The bottom of the pass is rideable,but not the long straitaway to the summit{map}.
Duck tape and foam rubber protecting the cleats make for an intresting 1 hour hike.A few short stints in the saddle on short flat spots make the darn bike handy.
Like they say in the other reviews the downhill is great.Good colours in the fall.Go Straight{ha}at a major switchback to get to Silverplume{map},Gotta go that way.
So here`s 9200Ft.again.Since we havent really done any serious riding yet,take the hard way home.Pavement to bakerville{3mi},dirt bike trail to Loveland ski area{3more}.
Over the tunnel.Ski area service road.Take a right at a fork or bushwhack.The road does not gain the ridge so you`ll have to walk a little at the top.You want to be far north of the chairlift that gains the ridge.Look for a trail down the other side that goes down to the north,not hard to spot.Here`s another 10 mile downhill Back to Dillon,O-boy.

Recommended Route:
Big loop,63 miles.Dillon to Dillon.11hrs.9200ft.to 13,000ft,twice.Dillon to Peru creek to Argentine trailhead to pass to Silverplume to the top of Loveland ski area to Dillon.Gnarly.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Ski area service road.Any.

Reviewed by: Elan , from Georgetown

Summary:
every one talks about the ride up, jsut shut up and ride up the mining dump, and turn around and bomb it. it is such a fast ride, just becareful of the rocks. then theres a buch of side roads. Side roads will take you to the top of Mclullen, Argentine, and above Cabin creek.

Recommended Route:
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Other recommended trails in the same area:
Silver creek, Grays peak/ grizzly gulch, BArd creek, N Empire.

Reviewed by: Tim , from Boulder

Summary:
This is quite an easy ride, except for the alpine part. Don't attempt when the weather is bad and try to be done by 2. A strong rider can make it to the top of Mt. McClellan and back in about 4 hours.

Recommended Route:
Start in SilverPlume to get the psuedo - single track in the first 5 miles.