4.3 miles
Distance
668 ft
Climb
-685 ft
Descent
00:47:41
Avg time
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Aspen Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Driggs
    , Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #034
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Global Ranking
    #53332 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70059 in Trail Running
    • #44936 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
    • 5 in Skiing
  • Land Owner
    Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District

A challenging valley favorite offering short, steep climbs, rock gardens and beautiful views of Teton Valley. One of the first trails to open for the season, as its name implies, most of this trail lies under an Aspen canopy.

This trail can be ridden as an out and back starting at either end; as a loop by starting at either end and returning on State Line Road.

This trail offers a bit of everything, smooth trail, rock gardens, with a couple of creek crossings. Do this trail as an out and back and it rides completely differently.

Not the best trail for beginners due to its technical challenge right from the car. Riding south to north offers a little longer downhill but a strenuous start to gain elevation onto the bench. To stretch this ride out try it as an out and back or by riding up Darby Canyon Rd for a few miles to view the Teton foothills, farms, and a long canyon road that goes deep into the Teton Mountains.

Access Info

This trail can be accessed on the south end via Darby Canyon Road (E 3000 S) Directions to trailhead from Victor, ID or on the north end via Rapid Creek Road near State Line Directions to trailhead from Victor, ID. To access the North trailhead from Driggs follow E Little Ave which turns into Ski Hill Rd to Cemetery Rd. Turn North on N 1000 E and follow E 250 N to Stateline Rd. Turn right onto S Stateline Rd, followed by a left on to Spring Creek Rd. Follow the trailhead signs to parking a parking pullout. The South trailhead access is by way of the Darby Creek Rd. You will turn E. on 3000S and continue to the end of the road. Turn right at the end of the road onto a dirt road and continue South, the road will turn East (continuing South is a driveway). The trailhead is on the North side of the road with a trial information sign. There is an apple tree at the South trailhead that produces tasty apples late in the summer.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Aspen Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -19 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,651 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,988 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,670 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,650 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -30.8%
  • Grade min
    37.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,566 ft
  • Avg time
    00:47:41
  • Avg reverse time
    00:59:02
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      Aspen Trail Trail Reports

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      Oct 16, 2024 @ 3:32pm
      Oct 16, 2024
      Trail is in great shape, just very dusty.
      Jun 30, 2024 @ 11:07am
      Jun 30, 2024
      Jun 18, 2024 @ 7:42am
      Jun 18, 2024
      May 12, 2024 @ 10:08am
      May 12, 2024
      Still a fair amount of snow and wet areas remain, though getting close
      Nov 11, 2023 @ 11:33am
      Nov 11, 2023
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