Connects: Arbaney Traverse, Mollie Gibson Park (Smuggler Park), Smuggler Mountain, Smuggler Mine, Mascotte 99 Trail, Smuggler Mountain Overlook, Hunter Creek Cutoff Trail, Behind The Sign (BTS) Trail, 10th Mountain Trail, Lollipop Trail, Robbie Wade Picnic Area, Tootsie Roll Trail, Benedict Huts, Warren Lakes
Aspen, CO – Medium – 6.3 Miles – Hike, Run, Mountain Bike, Dog Friendly – Dirt
Smuggler Mountain Road (FSR #131), also called Smuggler Mountain Trail, is an intermediate/moderate road you can hike, run, and mountain bike that is dog friendly. This is a 6.3 mile dirt road in Aspen, CO.
Distances:
Trailhead to Smuggler Mountain Overlook – 1.44 Miles
Trailhead to Robbie Wade Picnic Area – 2 Miles
Trailhead to communication microwave reflector – 2.5 Miles
Trailhead to Warren Lakes – 6.3 Miles
More information can be found at:
White River National Forest – Smuggler Mountain to Hunter Creek #130 (Biking)
White River National Forest – Smuggler Mountain to Lenado #130 (Biking)
White River National Forest – Smuggler Mountain to Warren Lakes #133 (4WD)
News about Smuggler Mountain can be found at:
The Washington Post (May 1, 2015) – Aspen’s Smuggler Mountain is full of dog poop and it stinks
The Aspen Times (June 14, 2013) – Aspen’s backyard: Up, up, up Smuggler
Aspen, CO – Medium – 6.3 Miles – Sled, Snowshoe, Classic XC Ski, Fat Bike, Dog Friendly – Snow
Smuggler Mountain Road is an intermediate/moderate road you can sled, snowshoe, classic cross-country ski, and fat bike that is dog friendly. This is a 6.3 mile unplowed road in Aspen, CO. This is not a groomed nordic trail.
Distances:
Trailhead to Smuggler Mountain Overlook – 1.44 Miles
Trailhead to Robbie Wade Picnic Area – 2 Miles
Trailhead to communication microwave reflector – 2.5 Miles
Trailhead to Warren Lakes – 6.3 Miles
More information can be found at:
White River National Forest – Smuggler Mountain Winter Road #131 (Snowmobile)
1. Smuggler Mountain Road is an active county road open to the public, yield appropriately.
2. Dog guardians must carry and use dog bags; proper disposal is required.
3. You must carry a leash and use when appropriate.
4. Maximum of (2) dogs per person, per Pitkin County regulations.
5. Voice and sign control allowed on: Smuggler Mountain Road, and Hunter Creek Cutoff only, see trail map for details.
Sight control means:
You have a legal obligation to watch the dog at all times; “If The Dog is Behind You… You Are not Watching Your Dog”
Voice control means:
The dog must respond when called or commanded by the guardian.
You are responsible for the success and future of this program“
Started the trail at the John Denver sanctuary in Aspen, proceeded onto Oklahoma Flats and then Smuggler Mountain Road, ending at the Smuggler Mine. It was a fairly easy trail and an extremely beautiful and scenic route and seeing the old silver mine was very interesting. Loved seeing this trail beginning so close to downtown Aspen. Highly recommend it!