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Aspen Ranger District

Quick Facts

Summer Road

Beginning Elevation:	7,900 Feet (2462.6 Meters)
Difficulty:	Moderate
Elevation Gain:	3,212 Feet (1001.2 Meters)
Length:	4.5 Miles (7.5 Kilometers) one way
Recommended Season:	Summer to Fall
Road Number:	123
USGS Maps:	Hayden Peak, Aspen

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General Description

The paved road quickly becomes a steep unpaved road. Stay on the main road. The road switchbacks across the front of Aspen Mountain and reaches Gwynn's Restaurant (open only during ski season) at approximately the 2 mile mark. The steep switchbacks continue, passing under and to the right of the gondola. The road reaches the Sundeck Restaurant at the top of Aspen Mountain. There are spectacular views in all directions. From the top, you can access Richmond Hill Road (which follows the ridge behind Aspen Mountain), or Little Annie and Midnight Mine Roads. Automobiles are not permitted on Summer Road for recreation purposes.

Directions from Aspen: From downtown Aspen, proceed on Durant Avenue east to Original Street and turn south. Follow Original 1/8 mile, keep straight and continue on the paved road as it curves behind 777 Ute.

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Winter Conditions. Inaccessible during ski season. Updated: 2002-12-23 14:40:00.0

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Hiking & Walking	Summer Road	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Summer Road	Yes
	Mountain Biking	A loop ride can be made by going up Little Annie and down Midnight Mine Road.	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Summer Road	Yes