Handcart Gulch

Handcart Gulch, also known as the south side of Webster Pass, is a well-traveled high-country 4x4 road near Grant, Colorado, and is one of the main passes between Summit County and Park County. The trail climbs from pine forest into alpine terrain, with dispersed camping available in the trees along the lower sections. Above treeline, the route becomes a narrow, exposed shelf road that will get your heart pounding before reaching the pass and connecting to Webster Pass at over 12,000 feet, with wide views into both counties and across surrounding ridgelines. The pass links the towns of Montezuma and Grant and is often used as a descent route after running Red Cone. Trail conditions are highly seasonal as snow lingers here longer than many nearby routes. The summit area is known for a long-lasting snow cornice that can keep the pass impassable into late July, so checking the current status is recommended before attempting.