Meadowood Dog Trail - Private

Meadowood Dog Trail is a short, moderate cross-country ski route in Colorado, about 0.8 miles long and rising from roughly 8,078 feet to about 8,085 feet. The trail is private, and the nearest town is Aspen, about 1.5 miles away. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 71 feet and a loss of 129 feet over the course of the route. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.33 miles in, with a grade of 7 percent. The trail starts at a high point of 8,078 feet, so it works well as a short addition to a longer outing in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Aspen show July highs around 76°F and lows near 48°F, while winter highs hover around freezing. H.S. Ballfields, another cross-country ski route, lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Moore Trail is about 0.4 mile off. Climbers can head to East Face, about 2 miles away, and paddlers to Maroon Creek, about 2.7 miles away.