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Hiking · Aspen, CO

Hobbit Trail

moderateTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Aspen, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

71°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 71°

Trailhead temp

63° est. at 10,071 ft

Storm chance

12% tonight

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:15 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

1.6mi round trip

Elevation gain

271ft

High point

10,071ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Hobbit Trail is a 1.6-mile dirt connector in Aspen, Colorado, linking Van Horn Park to Four Corners. Rated moderate, the trail supports hiking, running, mountain biking, and horseback riding, and is dog friendly. It serves as a direct route between the two popular trailheads, facilitating access to the broader Aspen trail network. The route is accessible year-round, though winter conditions may include snow and ice. Parking is available at the trailheads.

Trail profile

Gain

271 ft

Avg grade

3%

Steepest

3%

High point

10,071 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead9,800 ft
2Viewpoint10,071 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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