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East of Aspen Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Aspen
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3.5 Miles 5.6 Kilometers


Paved Path

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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Shared By Mike Pritchard

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All Clear 27 days ago
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“Gentle grades and valley floor views along a mostly dirt surface bike path.”

— Mike Pritchard
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Description

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

Oct 10, 2018: Win a New YETI! Renew/Join Now in Fall Membership Drive

Land Manager: Aspen / Pitkin County Open Space & Trails

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  4.0 from 2 votes

#14

in Aspen

#7130

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#14

in Aspen

#824

in Colorado

#7,130

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