This steady uphill ride begins at the start of Castle Creek Road, a branch of the Aspen roundabout. This road meanders uphill through the beautiful Castle Creek valley, along it’s namesake creek. Approximately 11 miles up the road, you’ll pass the ghost town of Ashcroft where you can still see some of the historic mining cabins. Continue past Ashcroft for a couple of miles until the pavement meets the gravel at the start of the ascent to Taylor Pass. This is a great spot to soak in the mountain scenery before turning around. This is a very scenic ride, especially during peak fall foliage.
This mountain road offers a smooth mountain bike ride to Aspen, Colorado.
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