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Go To Home PageRed Cone Trail System
Alt Names Red Cone Trail, Pike National Forest, North Fork South Platte River, Handcart Gulch, Handcart Gulch Creek, Webster Pass, Radical Hill, Snake River
Last Known Status Open
This challenging jeep trail is only open from late June through September but offers steep inclines and declines, rewarding scenic views and the occasional encounter with a mountain goat.  Only experienced off-road riders or drivers should attempt this trail due to steep, narrow and rocky sections with heavy consequences for errors.  The main trail is about 10 miles and weaves through spruce and aspen pine at lower elevations, but as the elevation increases only tundra and more rocky sections will appear.
LOCATION
Nearest City Jefferson, CO
GPS Coordinates N 39º 27.414' W 105º 43.318'
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From: Fairplay, CO

1) Take Hwy 285 east about 25 miles
2) Turn left (north) on CR-60
3) Continue about 5 miles toward Handcart Gulch Campground
4) Stage at the campground
AREA TYPE
Area Type Trail
Land Type National Forest
QUALITY
Pros very scenic, challenging jeep trails
Cons not recomended for novice riders/drivers, very steep and slippery, some sections are very narrow with 1,000 ft drops, trail available late June - Sept
Rating Red Cone Trail System    Good
Recommended Stay 1-2 Days
August-September
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes CO OHV sticker required
Dates Open late June - September
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit Yes (99 dB)
Night Riding Unknown Not Recommended
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes No Restriction
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs No Restriction
UTVs No Restriction
4x4s (registered) No Restriction
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies No Restriction
Bicycles No Restriction Not Recommended
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback No Restriction Not Recommended
Camping Some Areas (camp in developed sites only)
Campfires Some Areas (permitted in developed campsites only)
Alcohol No Restriction
Fireworks Prohibited
Firearms Some Areas
Law Enforcement Few/Periodic
FEES
Parking Fee No ($0.00)
Entry Fee No ($0.00)
Riding Fee No ($0.00)
Camping Fee Yes
Tent: $10.00
RV: $10.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $10.00
KEY SERVICES
First Aid 30+ Miles (W) Breckenridge Medical Center (303) 674-1489
Gasoline 5-20 Miles (E) Bailey
Diesel 5-20 Miles (E) Bailey
Water 5-20 Miles (SW) Jefferson
RV Hookup 30+ Miles (NW) Tiger Run RV Resort (970) 453-9690
RV Disposal 30+ Miles (NW) Tiger Run RV Resort (970) 453-9690
Campground On Site Handcart Gulch Campground
Conv Store 5-20 Miles (SW) Jefferson Market (719) 836-2389
Swim Area 1-5 Miles (W) Gibson Lake
Water Body On Site N. Fork South Platte River
Boat Ramp 5-20 Miles (SW) Jefferson Lake
CONTACTS
Contact Info Pike & San Isabel National Forest
2840 Kachina Dr.
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 553-1400
www.fs.fed.us
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