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1.5 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-292 ft
Descent
00:15:29
Avg time
-79 ft
Altitude change
7,927 ft
Altitude min
8,203 ft
Altitude max
8,007 ft
Altitude start
7,927 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-46.3%
Grade max
40.5%
Grade min
3,271 ft
Distance climb
3,553 ft
Distance down
965 ft
Distance flat
00:15:29
Avg time
Ajax Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaAspen
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Use this trail as an extra credit bypass around downtown Aspen on larger rides of area trails. You'll find the trail to be more fun ridden east to west since you'll get a gradual climb through dark timber forest and ski slope meadows that leads to a flowing, rocky, and steeper descent with some tight turns as you drop down to the trail's finish at Koch Lumber Park and the Midland Trail.
Watch out for hikers on this short, close-to-town trail, given it's easy access.
The east end actually starts a short way up the steep and super rocky Ute Trail (hiking only), but it's best to access the trail by pedaling up a short stretch of a driveway. The signage is clear that this access is allowed.
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(39.181340, -106.812050)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ajax
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Where is Ajax located?
Ajax is located in Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Aspen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.18134, -106.81205.
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How hard is Ajax?
Ajax is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Ajax?
Ajax has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 292 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,927 ft to 8,203 ft.
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Is Ajax a point to point trail?
Ajax is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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