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Smuggler Mountain Road

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Aspen's favorite sunny hill climb
6.2
mi
Distance
2,961
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.23mi
Distance
2,961ft
Elevation Gain
138ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
10,826ft
High Point
8,004ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Smuggler Mountain Road is a very popular dirt road for recreation. The road stays sunny most of the day. It is best used as a quick leg burner from town or to access the Smuggler Mountain singletrack trails.

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Contributors
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