Aspen Trail
Alta, Wyoming
| Address: | 2150 Rapid Creek Rd, Alta, WY 83414, USA |
| GPS: |
43°43'15.1"N 111°2'6.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
| Trails/Routes: | 4.5 mi |
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Hike and Mountain Bike
Aspen Trail (tr 034) is single track trail for 4.35 miles along 6,800 ft contour to Darby Canyon (tr 012). Spring Creek Trail (tr 032) is double track trail for 3.68 miles to end.
The trail starts up a doubletrack heading east out of the parking lot. 1/4 mile in, take the fork to the right. It's singletrack from here to the other end at Darby Canyon. Some sections are smooth and fast, others are rocky and boulder strewn. Probably not a trail for a first timer, but any intermediate can do it. It can be done as an out and back to Darby Canyon, or you can go west out of the Canyon to Stateline road, and take the road back to where you started. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Alta, Wyoming
- Head south on Alta School Rd toward W Alta Ski Hill Rd (82 ft)
- Slight right onto W Alta Ski Hill Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto S Stateline RdPassing through IdahoEntering Wyoming(1.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Spring Creek Rd (0.6 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
4.5 milesElevation Gain ?
196 feetReal Ascent ?
1,130 feetReal Descent ?
934 feetAvg Grade (0°)
1%Grade (-17° to 20°)
-31% to 37%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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