White River National Forest
Traveling southeast from the top of Aspen Mountain to
Taylor Pass, the 12 mile Richmond Hill Road is rated moderate because of
the steep sections found at the beginning and end of this road.
From the top of Aspen Mountain travel east behind the gondola onto
Richmond Hill Road heading south. Bear left at the fork found at the
bottom of a steep hill at the 1.25 mile mark. The last section of the road
switchbacks up, then descends to the top of Taylor Pass. Express Creek
Road to Castle Creek Road may be taken on the return to Aspen. |