Thrilling drive with outstanding scenery. It is easier to reach Webster Pass starting in Montezuma, since the south side of pass is often blocked by snow well into August. You will not be able to go down Handcart Gulch until the snow completely melts at the top. You can also reach Webster Pass by first driving Red Cone, Trail #74; however, you won’t be able to return that way because Red Cone is one-way.
(970) 468-5400North side: White River N.F.
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Provide an Update8/13/2022
Submitted by AJ
Washout just south of waypoint four on the downward side of the switchbacks heading towards handcart gulch is extremely dangerous right now. My adventure; I rode Webster Pass and handcart gulch with a couple of friends (full-size Jeep JLU with a small adventure trailer, a full-size Jeep JKY with a small adventure trailer, and a full-size sprinter van). The first vehicle made it through the trail with no problems. The second vehicle, the trail disintegrated on the downside of the switchbacks. The third vehicle could not pass and had to back up and turn around. Opinion: This trail is extremely dangerous right now, and I suggest it be closed until maintenance is performed to shore up a specific washout on a very tight section of the trail. (Multiple “stakes” were bent over before we arrived, indicating this area has been repaired previously, however, those stakes are bent over, and the trail is washed out now)
FunTreks comment: We know Webster Pass has tight switchbacks and recommended vehicles not to drive this trail with trailers even when the trail is in good condition. However, the trail is ok to drive with Jeeps and vehicles without trailers.
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