A challenging 4wd trail to Webster Pass in Colorado
Usa, north-america
14.7 km
3,689 m
extreme
Year-round
Webster Pass: buckle up for an epic Colorado adventure! This high-altitude pass tops out at a whopping 12,103 feet! You'll find it nestled on the border between Summit and Park counties, right in the heart of the White River National Forest, smack-dab on the Continental Divide.
The 9.14-mile road (aka Webster Pass Road #285) runs north-south, connecting Montezuma Road to County Road 60. Coming from I-70? Take Exit 205 for Silverthorne/Dillon, head east on HWY 6 towards Keystone, then turn right onto Montezuma Road (County Road 5) just past Keystone. Cruise for 7 miles to Montezuma, and Webster Pass Road will be on your left. Heads up, the summit also serves as the starting point for the infamous Red Cone trail!
Originally a toll road built way back in the 1870s, Webster Pass usually opens around late May (depending on snowmelt) and closes around late November with the first snows. Prime time for a snow-free trip? Late August or early September. FYI, full-size vehicles need not apply.
This totally unpaved road is a wild ride. Think super-narrow sections, river crossings, and super-steep switchbacks! A high-clearance 4×4 vehicle is a MUST. Even when conditions are good, towing a trailer is not recommended.
Allow about 45 minutes each way for the trip. At the summit, you’ll hit the Red Cone and Handcart Gulch trails. That Red Cone descent is seriously steep – experts only! Otherwise, turn around and head back down Webster Pass.
The views? Incredible! You'll wind through open alpine terrain with stunning Continental Divide scenery. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to explore other 4WD roads nearby. It’s a thrilling ride with breathtaking scenery all along the Snake River. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Where is it?
A challenging 4wd trail to Webster Pass in Colorado is located in Usa (north-america). Coordinates: 36.4318, -97.5591
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 14.7 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,689 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- 36.4318, -97.5591
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