Aspen

Aspen is a mountain biking route in Arizona's Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, within the Black Mesa Ranger District. It is a loop about 5.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 248 feet, and it sits at an elevation of roughly 7,600 feet, with the high point at about 7,757 feet. The ride is a balanced mix of climbing and descending, with a steepest stretch of about 8% at around 3.4 miles. The route starts at about 7,608 feet and ends near the same elevation, with a little more loss than gain. The Forest Service manages the land. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 70°F in May to about 76°F in September, with the station sitting several hundred feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the trail run a bit cooler. Aspen Trail 411, a hiking route, and Drew Canyon, a mountain biking trailhead, both lie about 0.2 miles away. Fr 9350 Campground is about 0.4 miles off, and Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area is about 1.9 miles away.