Red Cone

Red Cone

Red Cone
Red Cone

Distance

6.0 mi

Technical Rating

6 Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Red Cone is one of the most iconic trails in Colorado. It begins with an intermittently muddy and rocky trail uphill as you navigate to the timberline. After a couple of steep sections, you can continue to climb up and ride along the narrow trail along the crest of the mountain tops until you reach the peak of Red Cone. There is a sign and often a flag. Take in the scenery and the view at this point is stunning. At this point is your last chance to turn around. Once you start the descent, you will be on a one-way trail. From here, the trail starts to make a series of steep descents. You should be in the lowest gear possible and stay light on your brake usage. The trail comes to a conclusion at Webster Pass. This trail requires a Colorado OVH Sticker.

Weather

Status Reports

Hawk Sparrow
Dec 01, 2024
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Weather Event
Deep snow
Jace Hammer
Oct 26, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Plugged right before the final ascent.
Will W
Oct 12, 2024
2017 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
This trail is relatively easy, with only one or two obstacles. These obstacles are passable with a stock vehicle, if you have a good spotter.
Stephen Calovich
Oct 07, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Dusty
Fun trail, has many highlights, big Boulder scrambles, nearby creeks, tree weaving, and heights! Definitely scraped a few times through the rocks with Bronco Sasquatch Badlands.