Name: Whiskey Creek
Rating: 4.0

“This is a scenic multi-use trail through an awesome aspen forest.”

— Megan W

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Closed from December 1 July 1 for elk calving.

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Amazing views and a great singletrack descent through a large, mature aspen forest. It's an enjoyable trail, except for the short junky section (a badly eroded, straight downhill mess of loose rock) right at the bottom before you hit the highway culvert. Combining this into a loop with Line Shack makes a great half-day hike.

This is also a popular mountain bike trail, so expect to share.

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Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Sep 4, 2017: Hanging Lake September Trail Maintenance Closure

Aug 30, 2017: Aspen Ranger Station and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails information desk will reduce hours in September â€‹

Aug 30, 2017: Hunter Parking provided for Mill Creek Road

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Great fall hike up Whisky Creek

Looking south and approaching the junction with the main Whiskey Creek Trail.

Front door of the Line Shack, and the top of your climb!

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3.9 Miles 6.2 Kilometers Singletrack	3' 1 m Ascent -2,076' -633 m Descent
9,747' 2,971 m High 7,674' 2,339 m Low	10% Avg Grade (6°) 22% Max Grade (12°)
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Whiskey Creek

3.9 Miles 6.2 Kilometers

Singletrack

3' 1 m

-2,076' -633 m

9,747' 2,971 m

7,674' 2,339 m

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“This is a scenic multi-use trail through an awesome aspen forest.”