Brush Creek Trail (CO)

Colorado

2 Reviews

The paved Brush Creek Trail begins at Highway 82 and winds along its namesake creek, paralleling Brush Creek Road, for nearly 6 miles to Snowmass Village. Note that there is little tree cover on the way to town.

Once you reach Snowmass Village, the trail provides access to both residential neighborhoods and busy commercial areas (including ski resorts, restaurants, and shops), as well as attractions like the Anderson Ranch Art Center.

At the north end of the trail, the scenic Rio Grande Trail can be picked up on the other side of Highway 82. It winds 42 miles through the Roaring Fork River Valley from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.

Parking and Trail Access

Parking can be found at the large lot at the north end of the trail (adjacent to Highway 82) and at the trailhead at the southern terminus of the trail.

Not a Good Trail for Inline

September 2019 taylor.stehlik

Very hilly (for an inline skater) with curves and stop signs at the bottom of the hill. I would not recommend this trail for Inline Skaters.

Nice Afternoon Ride

July 2018 acewickwire

Wife and I completed a nice loop ride near Aspen. Parked on edge of Woody Creek and rode Rio Grande Trail towards Aspen, exited trail to go through the Wilton Jaffee Sr Park connecting with the Aspen Mass Transit Trail to the Brush Creek Park & Ride along Hwy 82. Crossed the highway for the Brush Creek Trail up to Snowmass Village. Steady climb up into the main part of the village. Very good trail. From the village back tracked to the Owl Creek Trail following it down to the west side of the Aspen Pitkin Airport, trail has some very steep uphill and downhill sections but pretty well maintained. This connected us to Aspen Airport Business Center Trail, made right turn towards Aspen for connection with Cemetery Lane Trail. At turn off for Cemetery Lane we spotted a sign offering free bike bells if stop at Aspen Parks & Recreation, which is right off the side of the trail. After getting a couple bike bells and nice cold drink of water, headed down Cemetery Lane Trail to Rio Grande Trail. Making a right on Rio Grande Trail followed to John Denver Sanctuary along the Roaring Fork River in Aspen. Made a U-turn and headed down the Rio Grande Trail back to Woody Creek. All this was on paved trail (except short distance through Jaffee Park) with only a few road crossings. Very enjoyable ride with some great scenery. Will do this one again.

Brush Creek Trail (CO)

Colorado

2 Reviews