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1.7 miles
Distance
411 ft
Climb
-370 ft
Descent
00:23:09
Avg time
41 ft
Altitude change
9,782 ft
Altitude min
10,077 ft
Altitude max
9,782 ft
Altitude start
9,823 ft
Altitude end
0.46%
Grade
-39.737%
Grade max
30.009%
Grade min
4,027 ft
Distance climb
4,447 ft
Distance down
345 ft
Distance flat
00:23:09
Avg time
Hobbit (Upper) Details
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Riding AreaSmuggler Mountain/Hunter Creek
Aspen, Colorado -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerPitkin County
Hobbit trail connects Van Horn Park to 4 Corners via fast rolling terrain for much of it's length. This trail is fun to ride in both directions. On the Van Horn Park side, the terrain is very steep, offering a grueling ascent or fast tight turns on the descent. The forest is a mix of aspen groves and dark timber. Patches of snow can linger into June in the shadier spots.
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- 24 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Directions to hobbit-upper trailhead
(39.225170, -106.768160)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hobbit (Upper)
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Where is Hobbit (Upper) located?
Hobbit (Upper) is located in Smuggler Mountain/Hunter Creek, Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Smuggler Mountain/Hunter Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.22517, -106.76816.
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How hard is Hobbit (Upper)?
Hobbit (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.46%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hobbit (Upper)?
Hobbit (Upper) has 125 m of elevation gain. The trail has 113 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,982 m to 3,071 m.
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Is Hobbit (Upper) a point to point trail?
Hobbit (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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