Red Cone/Webster Pass
Red Cone is the most unique mountain I have ever seen
in Colorado. The trail over Red Cone goes to an
elevation of 12,801ft
The southern half of the loop leaving webster pass
going toward Red Cone road. The loop is about
20 miles long but if you sight see it will take all day.
The Red Cone and Webster Pass trail makes a loop
that runs from road 285 just out of Montezuma over
Webster Pass and back down the one way trail over
Red Cone.
The trail over Red Cone follows the edge of the slope.
Though it does not look steep it is very steep and shouldn't
be riden if you are not an experienced rider. The tiny dots
along the ridge are Jeeps.
Trial: Park just past Montezuma where trail 285 starts. Follow 285 through the valley
and turn at the sign that points to Webster Pass. From Webster Pass follow the trail into
the next valley for a few miles until you get to trail #565.2. Follow this to trail #565 and
sign will point to Red Cone. After Red Cone leave the way you came in or make the
Swan River/Radical Hill loop
Another look from Red Cone
Trail 285 toward Webster Pass
Looking toward Webster and Red Cone from 285
Webster Pass with Radical Hill in background
Directions: From Denver take I-70 west to exit 205(US6) Dilion/Keyston. Take US6
toward Keystone near the end of the resort follow the signs to Montezuma(FR5). Go
through Montezuma and after about 1/2 mile you will see FR285 park just beyond here
are there is a better place to park about 100 yards up the road.