Arizona · Hiking · Near Oracle

Aspen Draw

Aspen DrawPhoto: Joe Passe, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.9 mi
round trip
1,095 ft
climb
9,024 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Aspen Draw open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Santa Catalina Ranger District. It doesn't name Aspen Draw, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Santa Catalina Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Aspen Draw is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Santa Catalina Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in Arizona, about 3.9 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 1,095 feet. The trail starts at the Red Ridge parking area and climbs from a low point of about 7,930 feet to a high point of about 9,024 feet. The route is natural-surface and not accessible. Bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and mountain bikers alike. The trail is open year-round, and the Aspen Draw #423 mountain biking route lies about 0.3 miles away. East Ski Run Road is about half a mile off, and the Upper Highway climbing area is about 0.8 miles away. For an overnight stay, Spencer Canyon campground is about 2.7 miles from the trail.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Bigelow/Bear Wallow

    Campground

    Campground · 2.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Sawmill Run

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Wildlife Viewing Area

    Viewpoint

    Viewpoint · 11 mi from Oracle

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