Mountain Biking · Aspen, CO
Buttermilk Bowls Loop
Before you go
Live · nearest station Aspen, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:08 pm.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 80°
Storm chance
21% tonight
Wind
5 mph W
UV index
0.1 low
Sun window
6:17 am to 8:08 pm
Distance
8.8mi round trip
Elevation gain
2,279ft
High point
10,299ft
Season
Apr - Octpeak now
About
The Buttermilk Bowls Loop is an 8.8-mile difficult mountain biking route located near Aspen, Colorado. The trail begins at the Tiehack side of the Buttermilk Mountain ski area. Riders climb the summer work road, passing the Cliffhouse Restaurant, before descending via the Buttermilk Bowls trail and connecting with the Government Trail to return to the start. The route features steep climbs, technical singletrack sections like the Rock Garden and The Root, and offers views of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Creek valley. The trail is typically open from April through October. A key practical detail is that portions west of the ski area boundary are closed for elk calving season, typically from mid-May through late June, though specific closure dates vary by year. Parking is available at the trailhead, and pets are allowed.
Trail profile
Gain
2,279 ft
Avg grade
5%
Steepest
7%
High point
10,299 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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