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1.9 miles
Distance
710 ft
Climb
00:24:50
Avg time
710 ft
Altitude change
7,888 ft
Altitude min
8,598 ft
Altitude max
7,888 ft
Altitude start
8,599 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
41.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:24:50
Avg time

Viewline Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sky Mountain Park
    Aspen, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51937 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98917 in Trail Running
    • #111674 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Seasonal Wildlife Closure from December 1 to May 15
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Pitkin County Open Space & Trails

This singletrack allows access to Sky Mountain Park and the excellent Skyline Ridge trail from the western Snowmass Village side. Access the trail via either end of the Highline trail or from the east. From the Aspen side, via Skyline Ridge trail, this is a fun descent through open meadows and scrub oaks, huge views of Snowmass distracting you all the way down. While some of the switchbacks / turns don't have a perfect downhill flow, this is less of a concern for riders since the opening of the Deadline Trail, which is now the recommended downhill trail from Skyline Ridge trail, while Viewline is the recommended ascent trail for climbing up to the ridge.

Watch out for hikers as there are a number of blind corners.

When ridden as a climb from the Snowmass side, you'll find that the grade is not too steep most of the time, although a few of the lower switchbacks present steep short challenges. The lowest section of the trail, which connects to the roundabout area and nearby Rodeo parking lot, was rerouted and improved with generous bermed turns in October 2015. This reworked section of trail was previously considered the northern end of Highline trail.

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No Dogs

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 238 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Denver)
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Sep 16, 2023 @ 1:04pm
Sep 16, 2023
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Jul 12, 2023 @ 9:25am
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May 31, 2022 @ 6:31pm
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Nov 4, 2021 @ 12:07pm
Nov 4, 2021
 Wet throughout with mud in many places where the snow is still melting.
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Viewline

        ▼ Where is Viewline located?
        Viewline is located in Sky Mountain Park, Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Sky Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.22506, -106.92029.
        ▼ How hard is Viewline?
        Viewline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Viewline?
        Viewline has 710 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,889 ft to 8,598 ft.
        ▼ Is Viewline a point to point trail?
        Viewline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Viewline?
        Viewline is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Viewline?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Viewline. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Viewline?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Viewline are:
        • October (54 activities)
        • July (32 activities)
        • August (28 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Viewline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Viewline are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Viewline?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Viewline. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Viewline?
        Viewline is a very popular trail. There have been 1,455 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,456 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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