Aspen Loop Trail
Biking, Hiking, Trail Running
Durango to TH
40 Miles
Gain
4363 Feet
Condition
Poor
Region
Trail Length
39 Miles
Aspen Loop Trail
Located in the surrounding area of Mancos, Colorado.
The Aspen Loop Trail is a 39 mile double track loop. There are some steep climbs and some rocky areas, but in general it’s a very ride-able, hike-able trail.
ATVs are allowed on the trails. It is great for mountain biking, hiking and trail running. Here is a link to some great info on bikepacking this area, courtesy of Bikpacking.com
The loop is a narrow forest road that starts east along the north rim of the West Mancos Canyon. (There is a parallel West Mancos hiking trail that descends into the canyon and follows close to the stream.)
Map & Directions
Map Coordinates: 37.469556, -108.198419
Where's the Trailhead?
dIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Aspen Loop Trail Parking at Transfer Campground
From Durango, take Hwy 160 west towards Mancos. Turn right at Hwy 184 and your 2nd right towards Jackson Lake.
Head up the road until it turns to dirt (approximately 8 miles) and park at the Transfer Campground.
From there you can ride up the Forest service road to the Aspen Loop trail head signs, or keep going to the where the road ends at the Sharkstooth Trailhead where you can ride another 6 miles to the Colorado Trail.
Trailwork
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No upcoming trailwork events are currently scheduled.
Trip Reports and Recent Photos
Aspen Loop and Road to Sharkstooth Pass
Date Visited:
10/17/20
