Aspen Ridge

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Colorado
Trails
Aspen Ridge

Highlights of Aspen Ridge

Altitude

Camping

Forest

Overland

Scenic

Highest Elevation

10301 ft

Shape of Trail

Straight Through

Typically Open

4/1 - 12/15

Best Direction

South

Official Trail Name

185

Nearest Town

Johnson Village

Nearest Services

Johnson Village

Management Agency

San Isabel National Forest

District

Salida Ranger District

Overview

Aspen Ridge features open ranges, dense forests, and expansive views. As the name implies, the 10,000-foot elevation ridge is covered in aspen trees. The Forest Service Road is generally a graded dirt road that travels in a north-south track. The road crosses broad meadows providing expansive views of the Collegiate Peaks. Despite rougher conditions at elevation, the entire road is easily navigable by a stock 4WD vehicle. Aspen Ridge is popular among ATV and motorcycle riders, mountain bikers, and equestrians who enjoy the wide open spaces. There's dispersed camping available along all segments of the road, and nearby towns of Nathrop, Johnson Village, Buena Vista, and Salida offer commercial campgrounds, motel lodging, and outdoor supplies.