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2,721 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:09:17
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
7,333 ft
Altitude min
7,383 ft
Altitude max
7,371 ft
Altitude start
7,382 ft
Altitude end
0.388%
Grade
-17.637%
Grade max
9.136%
Grade min
1,746 ft
Distance climb
914 ft
Distance down
61 ft
Distance flat
00:09:17
Avg time

Aspen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Williams Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #88096 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #298633 in Trail Running
    • #35154 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon - Challis National Forest

This trail provides access for several different loop options. It goes through a meadow and has a couple creek crossings. Expect to get your feet wet early in the summer.

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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Jan 9, 2026 @ 6:46pm (America/Boise)
Jan 9, 2026
 Infringing down trees were cut or slight trail reroute around them so easy ski now on packed tracks.
Dec 12, 2023 @ 2:19pm
Dec 12, 2023
Skied into the junction of Upper Aspen trail and William's Creek trail and removed the 2 trail signs from the fallen tree and placed them on a...
Nov 26, 2023 @ 5:45pm
Nov 26, 2023
 Trail has been cleared recently. No trees down as of November 25, 2023.
Jan 3, 2023 @ 8:47am
Jan 3, 2023
Cleared and brushed Buckhorn, Aspen, Upper Mukluk and Upper Shoshoni Trail 12/22/2022 - 12/30/2022. Still downed Trees on Mukluk as it drops into...
Nov 2, 2021 @ 2:51pm
Nov 2, 2021
 Trail has been cleared. October 2021.
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on Jan 9, 2026
Snow Packed
Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Aspen

        ▼ Where is Aspen located?
        Aspen is located in Williams Creek, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Williams Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.09967, -114.07353.
        ▼ How hard is Aspen?
        Aspen is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.388%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Aspen?
        Aspen has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,333 ft to 7,383 ft.
        ▼ Is Aspen a point to point trail?
        Aspen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Aspen?
        Aspen is 2,721 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Aspen?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Aspen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Aspen?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Aspen are:
        • July (3 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Aspen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Aspen are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Aspen?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Aspen. The trail is 2,721 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Aspen?
        Aspen is a very popular trail. There have been 66 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 65 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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