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3.6 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-2,690 ft
Descent
00:22:05
Avg time
-2,686 ft
Altitude change
7,970 ft
Altitude min
10,656 ft
Altitude max
10,656 ft
Altitude start
7,969 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-138.5%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
466 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:22:05
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Scotty's Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aspen
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92226 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82538 in Trail Running
    • #131901 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Bikes are prohibited on WRNF routes from November 23 through May 22.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    White River National Forest

This downhill trail drops down Aspen Mt., taking in the Dumps terrain above Spar Gulch and Kleenex Corner on the way down to the base of the Gondola and downtown Aspen. This trail is most often ridden from the Sundeck at the top of the Gondola by starting downhill on the East Rim Trail. Jump on to Scotty's after East Rim drops you onto Aspen Mt. Summer Road.

While the trail is extremely steep at times with challenging tight & eroded switchbacks to negotiate, you'll find good smooth traverses between the trails. The trail is mostly dirt with some roots. You'll drop through some dark timber and mostly aspen groves on your way to the steep Spar Gulch road. Spar Gulch is really a fall line ski trail more than a road, watch your speed and make sure your brakes are ready for some extreme usage on this route.

The trail is a combination of historic mining bench cut roads, newer singletrack, and the aforementioned ski trail/road. There is no signage to help you follow the route from top to bottom, but you can refer to this Trailforks map to help you stay on track.

This trail is most often used during the annual Power of Four mountain bike race, but was also a racer favorite when used as part of a stage during the 2015 Big Mountain Enduro. Expect this one to be a part of 2016's Enduro World Series during stop #5 in Aspen/Snowmass.

Access Info

Shuttle or ride up Aspen Mountain Summer Road, Midnight Mine Road, or Little Annie Road. No bike access on gondola...yet

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 17, 2019 @ 11:28am
Aug 17, 2019
 Blown out after BME. Moisture please!
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        Routes with this trail

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        Audi Power of Four Race #1
        ★ 3.0 • 16 miles • 5,049 ft • 3 • Point to Point • Race •
        Big Mountain Enduro - Aspen Snowmass 2019 Archived
        66 miles • 16,427 ft • 11 • Race •
        Aspen Snowmass will host the BME Finals for 2019. The two-day event will blend high altitude riding...
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        Pain in the Aspen 2025
        57 miles • 12,944 ft • 12 • Race •
        Pain in the Aspen 2025 wooooohoooooooo
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Scotties

        ▼ Where is Scotties located?
        Scotties is located in Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Aspen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.16, -106.81802.
        ▼ How hard is Scotties?
        Scotties is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scotties?
        The trail has 508 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,736 m to 3,244 m.
        ▼ Is Scotties a point to point trail?
        Scotties is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Scotties?
        Scotties is 3.6 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scotties?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Scotties. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scotties?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scotties are:
        • July (4 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Scotties? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scotties are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Scotties?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Scotties. The trail is 3.6 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Scotties?
        Scotties is a moderately popular trail. There have been 405 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 359 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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