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This trail follows Capitol Creek to meet with Capitol Creek Trail (#1961)


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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

Point to Point

9,013' 2,747 m

High

8,313' 2,534 m

Low

700' 213 m

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5%

Avg Grade (3°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

The trailhead for this route is a little over a quarter mile before the Haystack Mountain Trail parking area - From the trailhead, this trail follows Capitol Creek to connect to the Capitol Creek Trail (#1961).

The trail itself heads gently uphill, and the most strenuous portion is located right at the beginning. While the route heads up, grades are mostly gentle, making this a good warm up for other, more strenuous trails in the area.

It can be used to make a loop when combined with the Nicholson Creek Trail that skirts along the north side of Haystack Mountain. To get to the Nicholson Creek Trail, simply take a left onto Capitol Creek Trail (#1961) and then take a right after a few hundred yards onto the Nicholson Creek Trail.

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Shared By:

Evan Tabor

Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 2 votes

#25

in Aspen

#25543

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  3.5 from 2 votes
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#25

in Aspen

#2,082

in Colorado

#25,543

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