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Eagle/Thomasville Road
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Sopris Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This road is not a four wheel drive road, but is very dangerous and slippery when wet. Do not drive on it if rain is in the forecast or it has recently rained! |
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Express Creek Road to Taylor Pass Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This is a popular high-altitude jeep route beginning at Express Creek Road. Because of the altitude snow is often present well into mid-July. |
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Government Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Government Trail is an enjoyable day hike or mountain bike ride through aspen groves. It is also known as Brush Creek Trail and is a popular cross country ski trail in the winter. |
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Hagerman Pass Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Sopris Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The Hagerman Pass area is a relaxing ride packed with tons of beautiful scenery. There are campgrounds at Turquoise lake and Ruedi Reservoir that provide convenient camping and fishing. |
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Hubbard Cave Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Sopris Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Hubbard Cave Road takes you to within 1/4 mile of Hubbard Cave. Hike the trail to the cave which has approximately 3,000 feet of passage with a vertical relief of only 50 feet. |
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Hunter Creek Trail
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Pitkin County Open Space,
Aspen/Snowmass Vicinity
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This is a moderate hike with good views of the Elk Mountain Range and the town of Aspen. The first 3 miles of the trail are HEAVILY used by mountain bikers, hikers, joggers and their dogs. These trails provide access for backpacking. |
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Hunter Valley Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Summer and winter, Hunter Valley is one of the most popular trips from Aspen because of its beauty, accessibility, and peaceful setting. You can spend anywhere from 2 hours to all day on your tour in Hunter Valley. |
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Independence Pass Area
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Independence Pass Area,
Aspen Ranger District
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The Independence Pass Area is located east of Aspen, between town and Independence Pass. This area offers a high concentration of attractions in a scenic setting. |
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Kobey Park Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Kobey Park is an old logging area with many spur roads winding through it. This is a fairly well maintained 4 WD road, used by mountain bikes, 4 WD's, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles in the winter. |
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Lead King Basin Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Sopris Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Lead King Basin four-wheel drive road passes very close to the boundary of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness and affords some spectacular views of mountains, meadows, and canyons. |
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Lincoln Creek Road, #106
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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There is access to many activities along the first six miles of the road. The section of road from Grizzly Reservoir to the ghost town of Ruby is much less traveled and suitable only for hiking, mountain biking and 4 WD. |
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Little Annie Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This road is fairly well maintained, but used heavily by 4 WD's, especially on weekends. This is a very scenic ride with great views of the Castle Creek Valley. |
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Mid Cunningham Creek Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Sopris Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Sellar and Diemer Lakes Are near the west end of Forest Road #532. There is fishing and some dispersed camping opportunities at both of these lakes. |
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Midnight Mine Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This is a fairly well maintained dirt road with several steep sections. It is not used by four-wheel drives as much as Little Annie or Summer Roads. |
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Montezuma Basin Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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There is often snow on the road well into July. This road is very rugged, and in some sections is located in a stream. |
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Pearl Pass Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Despite the likelihood of snow on the road well into July, the Pearl Pass Road is heavily used especially on weekends. The road is very rocky and steep in sections and often impassable in a vehicle. |
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Petroleum & Anderson Lakes Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The Trail follows an old jeep road that is now closed to mechanized
vehicles. The trail follows Anderson Creek passing through fir
forests then tundra. |
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Red Table Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Sopris Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Red Tables Road travels through dense conifer forests and open, high alpine meadows. There are spectacular 360 degree views once you reach the ridge line. |
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Red Table Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Taking this route from the top down is an enjoyable down hill cruise with some short uphill sections and some outstanding views of the area. This trail should not be ridden prior to June 21st to avoid disturbing calving elk. |
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Richmond Hill Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Richmond Hill extends from the top of Aspen Mountain to the south, forming the eastern ridge of the Castle Creek Valley. From this vantage point users have a great view of many of the surrounding mountains in the Aspen area. |
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Rim Trail
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Snowmass Village Area,
Colorado Community Areas
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This trail near Snowmass Village offers a challenging snowshoe in the winter, hiking and biking in the summer, with fine views across Snowmass Village, the ski areas and surrounding mountains. |
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Rio Grande Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The most accessible and popular of all the trails in the Aspen area, the Rio Grande Trail follows the old Denver and Rio Grande Railroad bed along the Roaring Fork River. |
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Rio Grande Trail Aspen to Woody Creek
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The Aspen to Woody Creek section of The Rio Grande Trail is an easy, 8.4 mile multi-use trail. The Rio Grand Trail is over 40 miles long and runs from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. |
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Rio Grande Trail Carbondale to Glenwood Springs
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Sopris Ranger District,
Carbondale Area
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The Carbondale to Glenwood Springs section of the Rio Grande Trail is an easy 12.2 miles. The Rio Grand Trail is over 40 miles long and runs from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. |
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Rio Grande Trail Woody Creek to Basalt
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The Woody Creek to Basalt section of the Rio Grande Trail is an easy 10.6 miles. The Rio Grand Trail is over 40 miles long and runs from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. |
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Schofield Pass Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Sopris Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Schofield was an old mining town and is now a ghost town with a number of old building still standing. The first portion of the road passes through a narrow, steep canyon which contains a number of picturesque water falls. |
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Smuggler Mountain Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Smuggler Road is used heavily by mountain bikes, runners, hikers and their dogs. Smuggler Road provides a short (1-1/2 mile) work out with great views of Aspen, which makes it very popular. |
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Smuggler Mountain Road to Hunter Creek Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Smuggler Road is used heavily by mountain bikes, runners and hikers. Smuggler Road provides a short (1-1/2 mile) work out with great views of Aspen, which makes it very popular. |
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Smuggler Mountain Road to Lenado Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Smuggler Road is used heavily by mountain bikes, runners and hikers. The section of trail through Hunter Creek is not as heavily used, but is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, and cross country skiers in the winter. |
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Smuggler Mountain/Warren Lakes Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The portion of the road to Warren Lakes is very steep and not used as heavily. From Smuggler Road you can also access Hunter Creek, Van Horn Park, and Lenado. |
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Summer Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This road is a fairly well maintained dirt road, which is closed to four-wheel drive use. Motorcycle, mountain bike, foot and horse use are permitted. |
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Sunnyside Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The trail offers a challenging day hike or backpack trip and access into Hunter Creek, Lenado and Van Horn Park. There are beautiful aspen groves and good views of Aspen and the surrounding mountains. |
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Taylor Pass Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This road climbs from the Taylor River Valley, over Taylor Pass, to the Castle Creek Valley, near Ashcroft. This road can be very rough at times, check at District Office before using. |
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Thompson Creek Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Sopris Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Thompson Creek Road provides access for many hiking and biking trails including the following: South Thompson, Lake Ridge Lakes, Mid Thompson, South Branch of Mid Thompson and Dexter Park. It passes through aspen groves and crosses many small streams. |
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Tootsie Roll Trail
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Pitkin County Open Space,
Aspen/Snowmass Vicinity
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Upper Hunter Creek Trail
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Pitkin County Open Space,
Aspen/Snowmass Vicinity
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