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East of Aspen Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Aspen
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Length

3.5 Miles 5.6 Kilometers


Paved Path

Elevation

237' 72 m

Ascent

-63' -19 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

8,112' 2,473 m

High

7,938' 2,420 m

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Conditions

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“Gentle grades and valley floor views along a mostly dirt surface bike path.”

— Mike Pritchard
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This is an easy, wide bike path riding that combines sections of paved trail, soft surface dirt, and wood plank bridges. Connects downtown Aspen towards the base of Independence Pass where you'll find Difficult Campground.

Contacts

Local Club: Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association

Apr 3, 2018: First Aid for Mountain Bikers Offered In Snowmass June 9

Land Manager: Aspen / Pitkin County Open Space & Trails

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  4.0 from 2 votes

#13

in Aspen

#6187

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#13

in Aspen

#704

in Colorado

#6,187

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Cruising towards Independence Pass on the East of Aspen soft surface trail.
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