Trail Overview

Radical Hill is more psychological than technical, featuring narrow ledge roads that can sometimes be off-camber. The trail, visible zig-zagging up the mountain face from Red Cone and Webster Pass, starts at 10,000 feet on Webster Pass and climbs to over 12,000 feet. Highlights include meadows, creek crossings, and remnants of Colorado's mining history. The ascent to the summit is extremely narrow and unsuitable for wide or long vehicles. The final turn is tight and steep, requiring caution. At the summit, you'll enjoy 360-degree views of the Continental Divide. Mountain sheep are often seen grazing, tolerant of photographers. Radical Hill connects to Deer Creek and St. Johns trails, leading back to Montezuma.

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Difficulty

The early portions of Radical Hill can be quite rocky with some rock gardens to pick through. Once you get to the ascent, the trail becomes a extremely narrow ledge road with the final turn to the top being very tight and steep.

Technical Rating

RZR

Jul 21, 2026

2019 Polaris RZR XP 4 1000

Obstructed

Washout

Trail is OPEN, However, heading uphill the trail is washed out pretty bad right after the off-camber switchbacks sections. There's a pile of loose rock that came down recently, which is an easy drive over, but right after that the trail is washed out. We re-stacked rocks in the "hole" but theres lots of exposure there and NO turnaround. We made it by in narrow vehicle but placed stones were shifting downhill as we passed by. Unless more stones have been stacked properly to repair it since we were there, it is definitely narrow abd unstable section much worse than before. I do not recommend solo guys with no spotter cuz its passenger side going uphill. Word of caution.

Elijah Sohriakoff

Jul 04, 2026

2018 Chevy Zr2

Open

NormalDustyRough/Deteriorated

Finished the trail in a stock 2018 ZR2 with 33s. Needed spotters for some obstacles but otherwise not to terrible. It gets narrow for the last couple switchbacks getting to the peak that felt tight. True 7/10 and do-able if you’re careful but definitely recommend some more clearance.

Ben Brown

Jun 28, 2026

2025 Ford Bronco Sasquatch

Open

DustyMuddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Ran it with a Sasquatch Bronco and a Bronco Raptor. Sasquatch hung the factory steps on a couple of the larger rocks and tickled the frame, but walked the main obstacle. Raptor cleared everything but it’s as wide of a rig as you’d ever want up there. Perfect fit for the Squatch. The whole track is rocky from bottom to summit. Lower middle section has turned into a small creek with runoff, making things a little slippery. Upper section is dusty and loose.

Paul Messina

Jun 21, 2026

Open

Rough/Deteriorated

Rougher than it was a few years ago. Stock Rubicon JLU, some rubbing nothing crazy. Narrow and washed out however, wouldn't take this trail in anything larger than a Jeep.

Colin Harrier

Jun 20, 2026

2024 Husq TE300

Obstructed

Deep Snow

Trail clear until the summit where snow is still blocking the trail. Modified 4Runner could not pass. Trail is flowing runoff making the surface slick in places.

Samuel R. Laird

Sep 30, 2025

Open

Rough/Deteriorated

William Dayton

Sep 06, 2025

Open

NormalDusty

Jeff Chappo

Jul 26, 2025

2016 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Rough/Deteriorated

Owen Williams

Jul 07, 2025

1998 Toyota Tacoma

Obstructed

Deep Snow

Decided to go through the snow because there was somebody else on the other side with a winch, took a winch and 2 recovery ropes to pull me through but I would definitely say the snow is impassable still.

Jack R

Jul 03, 2025

1995 Land Rover Range Rover

Obstructed

Deep Snow

Gatekeeper is a bit tougher this year. There is a large snow drift about half way up the trail that is impossible.

Stephen Calovich

Oct 07, 2024

2023 Ford Bronco

Open

NormalDusty

More rough throughout the trail than expected. Last couple switchbacks are definitely hair raising with a few narrow parts that have to be navigated carefully.

Adam Daughterson

Jul 14, 2024

Open

Dusty

Don Carson Jr.

Jun 22, 2024

Obstructed

Deep Snow

Deep snow. Impassable probably for several more weeks

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