Hiking · Aspen, CO
FS Rd. 526
Before you go
Live · nearest station Aspen, 3 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 83°
Trailhead temp
76° est. at 9,963 ft
Wind
5 mph NNW
UV index
6.3 high
Sun window
6:15 am to 8:10 pm
Distance
4.9mi round trip
Elevation gain
1,288ft
High point
9,963ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
FS Rd. 526 is a dirt road located near Aspen, Colorado, serving as a route around the north side of Larkspur Mountain. The trail spans 4.9 miles with an elevation gain reaching 11,621 feet. It functions primarily as an access road to Margy's Hut, which is part of the 10th Mountain Hut system, or to form a loop with Larkspur Mt. Rd. A meadow located approximately one mile west of the road's end offers panoramic mountain views. The route is classified as moderate difficulty and typically takes about three hours to complete. Parking is available at the trailhead. Conditions vary by season, with potential snow and ice in winter and wildflowers in summer.
Trail profile
Gain
1,288 ft
Avg grade
5%
Steepest
11%
High point
9,963 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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