Tabor Creek Trail

This trail is accessed from the Lincoln Creek Road, which begins off of Highway 82, 10 miles east of downtown Aspen in the direction of Independence Pass. Drive a little over 4 miles up the Lincoln Creek Road, keeping your eye out for a small parking area and trailhead on your right. To start the hike, hopscotch your way across Lincoln Creek (the creek is mellow here, but you may have to do a little wading depending on the time of year), and start your climb up Tabor Creek Trail #2185.1 which parallels the creek. After four hundred vertical feet you'll cross a large canal/road. Look for the trail continuing its climb into the conifer trees on the looker's left side of Tabor Creek. As you ascend higher and higher into Tabor Creek, the area will feel more and more wild. Savor the tranquility, the sounds around you, and keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife that makes this spectacular valley home. The trail continues all the way to the ridge that separates West Truro Peak and Tellurium Peak. Since this hike is almost always done as an out-and-back, turn around wherever you please. A short side trip can also be taken to Tabor Lake if one desires.