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tmckay2
06-03-2010, 07:18
i was curious if the maroon bells area would be passable at about 12500 feet in a week or so. i was going to do a backpacing trip up there.
Irving
06-03-2010, 09:04
I believe if you look up trail information on Google, you'll run across more than one website dedicated to hiking and 4wheel trails that gives information about what conditions one can expect at any given time of the year.
tmckay2
06-03-2010, 09:51
I believe if you look up trail information on Google, you'll run across more than one website dedicated to hiking and 4wheel trails that gives information about what conditions one can expect at any given time of the year.


true, however they only give general information, not specific to this year. also, i tried contacting the ranger station about 4 times and have never heard back
Irving
06-03-2010, 09:51
Leave a message that someone took your picinic basket and I bet you'll get a return call in 7 minutes.
GoldFinger
08-18-2010, 16:22
Though I'd revive this thread for a similar question I have. Next week I'm planning to be in Aspen on business and would like to go up a day early and do some ATV riding. I looked on traildamage.com, but though a local (or someone with knowledge of the area) might have some good advice.

Anyone know of any ATV trails around Aspen that are good? Nothing too technical.

Thanks.
[Beer]
Ranger
08-18-2010, 17:36
Camp Hale, Ptarmigan Pass, Shrine, McGalister Gulch are all great easy scenic (Ptarmigan is amazing) routes. McGalister is a bit more technical but it's worth it to be running over the top of the mountains. The view on all these are out of this world, I was just up there Jeepin' a few weeks ago.
mx'r
08-18-2010, 17:46
Our family has a cabin over in redstone (about 20 minutes from aspen). There is some awsome trails out of the ghost town of Crystal City (LeadKing Basin). I believe that some of the same trails connect from aspen. There is always snow in that area year round. We hunt the snowmass-maroon bells area and find snow above 11k all the time. Good luck and have fun.[Beer]
GoldFinger
08-19-2010, 15:13
Camp Hale, Ptarmigan Pass, Shrine, McGalister Gulch are all great easy scenic (Ptarmigan is amazing) routes. McGalister is a bit more technical but it's worth it to be running over the top of the mountains. The view on all these are out of this world, I was just up there Jeepin' a few weeks ago.


Our family has a cabin over in redstone (about 20 minutes from aspen). There is some awsome trails out of the ghost town of Crystal City (LeadKing Basin). I believe that some of the same trails connect from aspen. There is always snow in that area year round. We hunt the snowmass-maroon bells area and find snow above 11k all the time. Good luck and have fun.[Beer]

Thanks for the suggestions!! If I end up going I'll let you know how it was.
GoldFinger
08-31-2010, 12:18
Ended up going up to Crystal lake (I think that's what it was called, right up by Marble, CO). Was very scenic and would recommend a visit if you get the chance:
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx228/ggold/IMG_0340.jpg
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx228/ggold/IMG_0298.jpg
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx228/ggold/IMG_0324.jpg
GoldFinger
08-31-2010, 15:28
Our family has a cabin over in redstone (about 20 minutes from aspen). There is some awsome trails out of the ghost town of Crystal City (LeadKing Basin). I believe that some of the same trails connect from aspen. There is always snow in that area year round. We hunt the snowmass-maroon bells area and find snow above 11k all the time. Good luck and have fun.[Beer]

Just realized that where I went was what you mentioned, MX'r. Leadking Basin. Good call!!
[Beer]
theGinsue
08-31-2010, 16:57
Goldfinger, those pics are gorgeous. I definitely need to take my wife out there at some point. She'd love it too.
GoldFinger
08-31-2010, 17:09
Goldfinger, those pics are gorgeous. I definitely need to take my wife out there at some point. She'd love it too.

Thanks! After my wife saw them she banned me from going again without her. I need to get one of those seats on the back for her first, I don't think she understand what it does to your backside riding an ATV for 5 hours.
[BooHoo]
Mtn.man
08-31-2010, 17:32
Go Fast.
mx'r
09-01-2010, 17:18
That pool under the mill is LOADED with trout. Mostly bows but alot of cut's too. Glad to see someone else enoying my backyard[Tooth]. Our cabin is only about 6 miles from Marble. Crystal City is an awesome place and the views are like no other.
mx'r
09-01-2010, 17:20
glad to help. I think the lake is called "Beaver lake", and the town by the mill is Crystal City.