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5.3 miles
Distance
297 ft
Climb
-299 ft
Descent
00:45:15
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,275 ft
Altitude min
1,334 ft
Altitude max
1,314 ft
Altitude start
1,312 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:45:15
Avg time

Aspen Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aspen Park
    Gaylord, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57596 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136507 in Trail Running
    • #131244 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fun old school trail. There are a few somewhat difficult climbs but mostly short climbs.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
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  • 6 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 31 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Jun 7, 2025 @ 6:17pm
Jun 7, 2025
 Large trees and heavy debris down across trail, blocking the trail making it impassable about 1.5 miles in.
Aug 2, 2024 @ 5:50am
Aug 2, 2024
 Two trees across the trail mid-loop. East to hop over tho
Aug 18, 2022 @ 2:02pm
Aug 18, 2022
 Well maintained trail. Beautiful foliage. Sandy with some roots only a few small hills. Trailhead start is before the parking lot.
Aug 16, 2022 @ 5:06pm
Aug 16, 2022
 great ride but need a few more pointer arrows to make the directions more obvious.
Nov 29, 2020 @ 9:31am
Nov 29, 2020
 All good except for one tree down on the trail. Easy to port over. Plenty of leaves covering to roots, so not as easy to make out the trail, but...
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Directions to aspen-loop trailhead (45.012040, -84.666910)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Aspen Loop

        ▼ Where is Aspen Loop located?
        Aspen Loop is located in Aspen Park, Gaylord, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Aspen Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.01204, -84.66691.
        ▼ How hard is Aspen Loop?
        Aspen Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Aspen Loop?
        Aspen Loop has 297 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 299 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,275 ft to 1,334 ft.
        ▼ Is Aspen Loop a point to point trail?
        Aspen Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Aspen Loop?
        Aspen Loop is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Aspen Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Aspen Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Aspen Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Aspen Loop are:
        • July (6 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Aspen Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Aspen Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Aspen Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 57 minutes to ride Aspen Loop. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Aspen Loop?
        Aspen Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 168 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 247 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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