Aspen Flat Trail
The Aspen Flat Trail #018 is 5.3 miles long. The south end of this trail is located at Forest Road #381, a small spur off of Forest Road #079 (North Creek). The north end of this trail is located at Forest Road #104 (Shay Ridge). From this trail’s north end the trail gently ascends to aspen flat, a large, relatively flat open meadow area. From this point to the southern end of the trail, it becomes significantly steeper as it ascends further before descending sharply towards Indian Creek. The trail continues to ascend and descend steeply before before leveling off just before reaching Forest Road #381. Many trail loops can be made using this trail and other area trails. Those trails include: Red Ledges #019, Red Ledges Access Trail #160, Robertson Pasture #020 and Shay Ridge #162. To complete these loops, Forest Roads #079 (North Creek) and #354 (Jackson Ridge) are also used.
Elevation Change:
North West End (Road #104): 8,444 feet
South East End (Road #381): 9,274 feet
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
General Information
Latitude: 37 50' 03.4"N
Longitude: 109 30' 53.5"W
Datum: NAD 83
Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds
Intermittent streams and springs are located along this trail, but are unreliable.
Open to: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding. Closed to Bicycles and Motorcycles from Oct 1 - May 15th.
Getting There
Directions
From Monticello, turn west onto 200 South and stay left at the Y onto Abajo Dr., continue on North Creek (FH 49- Loop/Harts Draw). Travel approximately 4.7 miles and turn left onto Forest Road #079 (Indian Creek). Continue approximately 7.7 miles then turn right onto Forest Road #381 and continue to trailhead.
Additional Information
Operated By
Forest Service
