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Sunnyside Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Aspen
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5.7 Miles 9.2 Kilometers


Singletrack

153' 47 m

Ascent

-2,400' -731 m

Descent

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

28%

Max Grade (15°)

10,075' 3,071 m

High

7,731' 2,356 m

Low

Shared By Mike Pritchard

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All Clear 38 days ago
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“One of Aspen's premier classic trails, offering big views and challenging riding. ”

— Mike Pritchard
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Description

Sunnyside connects the trails of Hunter Creek and 4 Corners areas down to the paved Rio Grande bike path. The trail offers challenging riding on narrow trails, traversing and descending steep terrain while distracting you with big mountain views. Many rocky sections will test your expert level riding skills.

On the upper reaches of the trail, look out for the Shadyside Trail for optional routes and additional mileage.

The trail is adopted by the Aspen Cycling Club, which conducts annual maintenance work to keep the trail in shape.

Sunnyside is popular with hikers, especially on the lower slopes. Please yield and be polite whenever possible. Given the steep technical nature of the trail, it's recommended for downhill bike travel only.

Just before the final lowest segment of trail, you'll cross over the paved McLain Flats Rd. (parking available here). Watch out for fast vehicles before crossing over to the final segment, which links to the Rio Grande trail. Make a left to go towards Aspen.

Contacts

Local Club: Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association

Aug 12, 2018: Aspen/Snowmass Mega Loop earns IMBA Epic designation

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Aug 11, 2018: Direct and aggressive suppression continues today on the Cabin Lake Fire

Aug 10, 2018: Wind event increases fire activity overnight, pushes Cabin Lake Fire over control lines

Aug 9, 2018: Cabin Lake Fire grows overnight; smoke and active fire behavior expected today

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Sep 28, 2017
Nathan Baier
Jun 19, 2017
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  4.8 from 9 votes

#2

in Aspen

#454

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in Aspen

#128

in Colorado

#454

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View from Red Mountain, traversing it's face on the Sunnyside trail.
View from Red Mountain, traversing it's face on…
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This is pretty mush the start of the huge descent down Sunnyside Trail. In the distance, you can imagine where the trail traverses along the face of Red Mt. in the aspen groves, and where Shadyside Trail might be in the dark timber area.
This is pretty mush the start of the huge desce…
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Panorama view of Red Mountain on the left (Sunnyside trail traverses through the upper aspen groves), and Aspen in the middle.
Panorama view of Red Mountain on the left (Sunn…
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Sunnyside Trail, always a worthy destination when the aspen leaves change color!
Sunnyside Trail, always a worthy destination wh…
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Lower Sunnyside trail. The trail turns to red rock once below the aspen groves.
Lower Sunnyside trail. The trail turns to red…
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