Radical Hill

Total Miles 2.4
Technical Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time Summer
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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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

7

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Samuel R. Laird
Sep 30, 2025
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William Dayton
Sep 06, 2025
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Jeff Chappo
Jul 26, 2025
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Owen Williams
Jul 07, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Don Carson Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
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Deep snow. Impassable probably for several more weeks

Radical Hill Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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