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Colorado
Pitkin County

Castle Creek Climb – View of the Elk Mountains loop from Aspen

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Colorado
Pitkin County

Castle Creek Climb – View of the Elk Mountains loop from Aspen

Hard

3.4

(24)

76

riders

Castle Creek Climb – View of the Elk Mountains loop from Aspen

02:39

40.8km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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White River National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.14 km

Castle Creek Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Travelling south out of Apen, the Castle Creek Climb offers amazing views of the Elk Mountains and spectacular colours in the fall.

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2

17.9 km

Ashcroft Ghost Town

Highlight • Historical Site

3

21.2 km

View of the Elk Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is what you've been climbing for. Superb up close views of the Elk Mountains, all achieved under your own steam.

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B

40.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

835 m

320 m

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Highest point (2,970 m)

Lowest point (2,440 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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