Webster Pass Road - FS 285

Total Miles3.5
Technical Rating
4Moderate
Best TimeSummer
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Webster Pass Road takes you to the top of Webster Pass near Montezuma, CO, and directly over the Williams tunnel. It ends at the top where Red Cone's one-way exits and becomes Hand Cart Gulch Road. There is a T if going up to Radical Hill (FS 286). Be careful to stay to the left as this is not the preferred way to enter Radical Hill and is significantly more challenging (7-8).

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Difficulty

The road is rough but passable by most high-clearance vehicles with care. There is one water crossing that is typically 12" or less but can be significantly deeper during heavy rains or spring runoff. There is no bypass, but ample room to turn around.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Addi peze
Oct 20, 2026
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Originally was planning to do redone and got stopped by snow on the road near the top. Looks like some vehicles went off the road and made it. Webster was fine until the top of the pass where it is blocked by a 8+ foot tall snowdrift/cornice on the south side. Some vehicles also went off the road on the north side and bypassed the snowy section but we turned around. It seems like the only way to make it would be doing redcone then go off trail where it meets up with Webster to avoid the snow drifts but it would be pretty unsafe. The photo is taken before the final climb up redcone. Can’t see it too well in the picture but the red line is where you can see tracks off the road.
Benjamin Triger
Sep 05, 2026
Open
Normal
Wesley Clarillos
Aug 17, 2026
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Wazzzup. Came from the Montezuma side. Any stock 4x4 can do this trail but you will have to plan your route and your friend who has a awd rav4 will not want to take their vehicle. The views at the top are good, not as dramatic as bald mountain or blue sky, but good enough for a weekday drive to catch sunset or better sunrise for the right lighting. The switchback shelf road that takes you down the other side is rough and I had some trouble getting past one rocky point and cracked an oil pan on my Bronco sport, fixed with JB weld and holding (thanks Cody). I explored Peru Creek after and found it more scenic, interesting with mines etc, and overall much easier with less rocks and less stress not fighting the 1937494 big rocks all over the road. Would recommend parking on top of the pass and hiking the trail to any of the summits fo better view.
Ryan Strayer
Aug 06, 2026
2015 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Fairly easy trail for most high clearance 4x4's. No issues and trail is clear.
Anton
Aug 04, 2026
2019 Ford Ranger
Open
Normal
Easy and not busy on Tuesday afternoon
Adam Driscoll
Jul 28, 2026
Open
Normal
Little rocky and technical at the top and rutted at the bottom.
Bryan A
Jul 09, 2026
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport
Open
Normal
Definitely air down it is rocky. Beautiful at the pass.
Matt
Jun 28, 2026
Open
Dusty
Lance seaman
Jun 22, 2026
Open
NormalDusty
Great Trail, unbelievable, breathtaking views 10/10, after making summit and heading down the other side towards Webster it is very narrow with a couple of spots washed out, although passable. Driving stock a Gladiator Rubicon.
Colin Harrier
Jun 20, 2026
2024 Husqvarna TE300
Open
Normal
Joe Caum
Jun 19, 2026
2014 Toyota Tundra
Open
Great trail. Enjoyable for experienced drivers and easy enough for beginners. Stay to watch drivers descend Red Cone. Tundra on 35s. Open diff. Stock H3
Bill Smith
Jun 16, 2026
Obstructed
Obstructed by snow where Redcone connects and the continental divide trail crosses. Also had a group of Mountain goats walk down to us.
Luca Rasche
Jun 16, 2026
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Completely open until about 30 ft from the top of the pass where there is a big snowdrift. Very possible with dirt bikes though.
David Ania
Jun 11, 2026
Open
Completely open ✅️
Codiak Shell-McMurtry
Feb 21, 2026
2021 Jeep Gladiator
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal ClosurePosted Sign

Webster Pass Road - FS 285 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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