more stats
1,621 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
6,989 ft
Altitude min
7,018 ft
Altitude start
7,023 ft
Altitude end
0.344%
Grade
-9.639%
Grade max
11.149%
Grade min
710 ft
Distance climb
804 ft
Distance down
107 ft
Distance flat

Lower Aspen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Williams Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #149682 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #238079 in Trail Running
    • #228372 in Hiking
    • #4922 in Snowshoeing
    • #4063 in Backcountry Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,404 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #1,773 in Trail Running
    • #1,893 in Hiking
    • #11 in Snowshoeing
    • #65 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salmon-Challis National Forest

A single track trail through lodge pole pine forest. Can be used to connect the Williams Creek Road to the Williams Creek Trail for more ride options. The trail crosses two small creeks where you may get your feet wet early in the season.

Access Info

Look for the small trail sign at the turnout in the road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 8, 2018
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Lower Aspen Trail Reports

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Nov 19, 2024 @ 5:20pm
Nov 19, 2024
Cleared 10 down trees from trail. About 6 inches snow cover on the ground today. Trail will be skiable with more snow.
Nov 26, 2023 @ 5:45pm
Nov 26, 2023
 Trail has been cleared recently. No trees down as of November 25, 2023.
Dec 29, 2022 @ 6:36pm
Dec 29, 2022
Cleared about 9 trees that were fallen across the trail.
Nov 20, 2022 @ 3:26pm
Nov 20, 2022
 Numerous downfall across and blocking the trail. Chainsaw needed for clearing.
Nov 2, 2021 @ 2:52pm
Nov 2, 2021
 Trail has been cleared. October 2021.
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on Nov 19, 2024
Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Aspen located?
      Lower 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 45.09858, -114.057.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Aspen?
      Lower Aspen is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.344%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Aspen?
      Lower Aspen has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,989 ft to 7,044 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Aspen a point to point trail?
      Lower Aspen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Aspen?
      Lower Aspen is 1,621 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Aspen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Aspen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Aspen?
      Lower Aspen is best visited during: June-October.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Aspen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Aspen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Aspen?
      Lower Aspen is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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