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Mountain Biking: Colorado > White River National Forest > Aspen Ranger District

Quick Facts

Summer Road

Average Time: 3 - 4 Hours one way
Difficulty: Difficult
Ending Elevation: 11,212 Feet (3495.0 Meters)
Usage: Heavy




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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.



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



More Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Email the Local Ranger

Visitor Information:

Supervisor's Office, P.O. Box 948, 9th & Grand , Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601, Phone: 970-945-2521, Fax: 970-945-3266






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