{"id":4539,"date":"2015-01-25T20:15:10","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T03:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.schnizer.com\/SOTAblog\/?p=4539"},"modified":"2015-02-16T16:01:10","modified_gmt":"2015-02-16T23:01:10","slug":"w0csr019-argentine-peak-4179-13738-ft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schnizer.com\/SOTAblog\/sota-trip-report\/w0csr019-argentine-peak-4179-13738-ft\/","title":{"rendered":"W\u00d8C\/SR-\u00d819 (Argentine Peak) – 4179 m \/ 13738 ft"},"content":{"rendered":"

W0C\/SR-019
\nArgentine Peak
\n4179 m \/ 13738 ft
\nJuly 19, 2014<\/p>\n

By KX0R<\/p>\n

Argentine Peak<\/a> is a high alpine SOTA peak on the Continental Divide<\/a> northwest of Guanella Pass<\/a>. The Peak is close to the Denver area, but a significant hike is required to reach the top. The air is thin, and there is no marked trail part of the way. Awesome views and a fine experience are yours if you activate Argentine on a nice day!<\/p>\n

\"Argentine<\/a>

Argentine Peak from Wilcox<\/p><\/div>\n

Drive up I-70 and exit at Georgetown<\/a>. Drive through town and follow the signs to Guanella Pass. Drive up the steep, scenic paved highway to Guanella Pass campground at 10,800 feet. Look for a dirt road heading west \u2013 Naylor Lake Road. You may be able to drive up this rough 2WD road, depending on your vehicle. Drive or hike up the road about 0.7 miles to the Silver Dollar Lake trailhead at 11,200 feet altitude – there is limited parking. The remainder of the road to Naylor Lake is private.<\/p>\n

A good trail leads up about 1.5 miles to Silver Dollar Lake<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Silver<\/a>

Silver Dollar Lake below Square Top Mountain<\/p><\/div>\n

The path continues up about \u00bd mile to Murray Reservoir at 12,150 feet. Before descending to Murray Reservoir, leave the trail at the ridge-top, and head WSW across the tundra. Climb to the 13,000-foot saddle between Square Top Mountain<\/a> and Argentine Peak.<\/p>\n

\"Route<\/a>

Silver Dollar Lake, Murray Reservoir, and Saddle from Wilcox<\/p><\/div>\n

Continue climbing NNW along the moderate ridge; some power lines cross the route partway up. The hike is gentle and pleasant close to the top of Argentine.<\/p>\n

\"Argentine<\/a>

Argentine Peak from South Saddle<\/p><\/div>\n

There is a post marking the Continental Divide Trail <\/a>(CDT) near the summit. The dramatic view of twin 14-ers Grays and Torreys<\/a> Peaks a few miles to the NW is stunning. 14-ers Mount Evans<\/a> and Bierstadt<\/a> stand high to the east. As long as there are no thunderstorms or strong winds, this is spectacular place to set up a pole and activate!<\/p>\n\n\t\t