Connects: Independence Pass Road (HWY 82), Lincoln Gulch Campground, Lincoln Creek Grottos, New York Creek Trail, Tabor Creek Trail, Grizzly Reservoir, Grizzly Lake Trail, Lincoln Portal Campground, Truro Lake Trail, Petroleum & Anderson Lake Trail, Ruby Ghost Town
Aspen, CO – Medium – 11 Miles – Hike, Run, Mountain Bike, Horseback Ride, Dog Friendly – Rocky/Dirt
Lincoln Creek Road (FSR #106) is an intermediate/moderate road you can hike, run, mountain bike, and horseback ride that is dog friendly. This is an 11 mile rocky/dirt road near Independence Pass that goes to the Ruby Ghost Town.
To get to Lincoln Creek Road (FSR #106) from the North Star Nature Preserve in Aspen, travel 8 miles up Independence Pass Road (HWY 82). The pull off will be on your right.
Distances:
Independence Pass Road (HWY 82) Intersection to Lincoln Gulch Campground – 0.4 Miles
Independence Pass Road (HWY 82) Intersection to New York Creek Trail – 3.3 Miles
Independence Pass Road (HWY 82) Intersection to Tabor Creek Trail – 4.3 Miles
Independence Pass Road (HWY 82) Intersection to Grizzly Reservoir – 6.2 Miles
Independence Pass Road (HWY 82) Intersection to Grizzly Lake Trail – 6.3 Miles
Independence Pass Road (HWY 82) Intersection to Lincoln Portal Campground – 6.4 Miles
Independence Pass Road (HWY 82) Intersection to Petroleum & Anderson Lake Trail – 9.7 Miles
News about Lincoln Creek Road can be found at:
Aspen Daily News (August 20, 2017) – Pitkin’s boastful gulch
More information about Lincoln Creek Road can be found at:
White River National Forest – Lincoln Creek Road #106 (4WD)