Aspen Ridge-Boulder Ridge Loop
A loops trail through groves and fields.
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Aspen Ridge-Boulder Ridge Loop Details
The trails leads hikers through aspen groves and boulder fields and along the shores of Phelps Lake, via a route that's less frequently used and thus offers solitude but perhaps less-than-ideal trail conditions. You'll also pass the graveside of early homesteader David W. Spalding, who lived here after fighting in the U.S. Civil War. This trail connects with the Phelps Lake Trail, the Lake Creek Trail, and the Woodland Trail. The trailhead is located in the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, off Moose-Wilson Road.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5.8 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Aspen Ridge-Boulder Ridge Loop
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Lake Creek-Woodland Trail Loop
An easy creek-side trail.
0.1 mi away
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center
With its cutting-edge, eco-friendly design, the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center serves as the gateway to this peaceful sanctuary at Phelps Lake.
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Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve
An accessible path leads from the parking area to the Preserve Center and an overlook.
1.3 mi away
Sawmill Pond Overlook
Sawmill Pond is known for its wildlife population, particularly moose and beaver.
2.1 mi away
Phelps Lake Overlook
Trail leading to a beautiful overlook.