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Independence Pass
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This mountain-pass road is one of the best ways to see some amazing scenery out of your car window. It crosses the Continental Divide at Independence Pass (elevation 12,095 feet.) |
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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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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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Maroon Creek Area
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Maroon Creek Area,
Aspen Ranger District
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The Maroon Creek area is located southwest of Aspen. The scenic Maroon Bells are the focal point of this area but not the only attraction. |
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Maroon Creek Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Maroon Creek Road leads to Maroon Lake and the Maroon Bells, the most photographed mountains in the country. This route is good for taking an all day trip with a picnic stop. |
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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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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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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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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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