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Skyline Ridge Trail

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 3.8 (23)
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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Aspen
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“Fun singletrack with stunning 360 degree views of the Aspen/Snowmass area. ”

Mike Pritchard
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2.3

Miles

3.7

KM
Singletrack

8,614' 2,625 m

High

8,414' 2,565 m

Low

284' 87 m

Up

188' 57 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Closed to recreation use (for wildlife) from December 1 to May 15 (reopens May 16). Dogs prohibited.

Description

This trail offers some of the biggest & most panoramic views in the upper valley, including 360 degree views at the eastern end near the airport's radar tower structure. The trail roughly follows the ridgeline of Sky Mountain Park, connecting on the west end directly to the Viewline trail, and on the east to Radar Road. Radar Road is scheduled to be closed for the 2014 riding season, assuming that construction is complete on the Airline and Cozyline singletrack trails.

Colorful wildflowers abound along the trail during late spring, early summer, soon after the area opens up to recreation for the season. Views towards Aspen and Snowmass, as well as the high mountains in all directions are incredible. Whether you're a local, or you're visiting the area for the first time, put this trail on your short list!

Contacts

Local Club: Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association

Jan 9, 2024: Job Posting – 2024 Seasonal Trail Crew Members Wanted!

Land Manager: Aspen / Pitkin County Open Space & Trails

Shared By:

Mike Pritchard with improvements by nathalie nevins
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 23 votes

#4

in Aspen

#6902

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  3.8 from 23 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Aspen

#595

in Colorado

#6,902

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Rider on Skyline Ridge trail
Jun 13, 2013 near Snowmas…, CO
Topping out on the Skyline Ridge trail in Snowmass, CO.
Jul 23, 2016 near Snowmas…, CO
360 views of the valley from Skyline Ridge
Aug 20, 2018 near Snowmas…, CO
Riding the ridge towards Snowmass.
Oct 2, 2023 near Snowmas…, CO
Top of Airline trail straddling Snowmass and Aspen - the look toward Snowmass. July 6.
Jul 6, 2016 near Snowmas…, CO
Radar Trail, Snowmass, CO
May 1, 2013 near Snowmas…, CO

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Sep 30, 2023
Nick Rorres
Sep 29, 2023
tooTALLtim
mostly views of houses and scrub oak
Jul 23, 2022
Simon Cox
Sep 4, 2020
Steven Mattics
Sep 28, 2019
Chad Kline
Jun 12, 2019
Tobias Sanchez
Jun 8, 2019
Ryan Rogoszewski
Beautiful 2.3mi
Jun 22, 2018
Tru Haugs
Great run 2.1mi

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