Popular Road Rides

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You’ll find some of your favorite road rides here in Aspen. Explore, have fun, stay safe and enjoy the beauty!

Maroon Bells

One of the most photographed scenic areas in America, Maroon bells is a must when visiting Aspen. You'll cycle almost 2,000 vertical feet in 10 miles and love every moment of your ride. Because the road only allowing buses and car traffic reservations, auto traffic is at a low from 8am-5pm.

Ashcroft / Castle Creek Rd.

Thanks to a silver rush that boomed in the 1880's we have Castle Creek Road. Ups, downs and flats will bring you to the old mining town of Ashcroft and Pine Creek Cookhouse. You're able to complete almost 2,000 vertical gain in ~14 miles. At the end of the ride you're rewarded with a spectacular view of the Elk Mountain Range.  

Independence Pass

This one isn't for the faint of heart: Independence Pass offers more than 3,500 vertical gain over 18+ miles. With narrow shoulders and narrow lanes, this will not only challenge your body but also your mind. Stay strong, stay focused and pay attention to car traffic...you'll be rewarded. 

Rio Grande

An amazing rails-to-trails gives us over 42 miles of smooth biking. From Aspen to Glenwood Springs you will descend 2,100 feet. Buses are able to pick you up in Basalt (18 miles), Carbondale (30 miles) and Glenwood Springs (42 miles), delicious restaraunts in every town!

Ruedi Reservior

The picturesque Fryingpan River, a world class fly fishing destination, is your companion for the entirety of this ride. You’ll start in the town of Basalt and climbs over 1,100 feet in 13 miles. You can extend this ride, continuing until it turns to dirt, another 18 miles and 1,300 additional vertical feet of climbing.

Snowmass

Whether you're biking up or down, Owl Creek Road and Brush Creek Road both offer steep ascents and descents over a short distance. If you'd like a little more room or enjoy a slower pace, you're able to ride on the bike path that runs parallel to the road. Lucky riders may see the elk herd on Owl Creek Rd.