Iowa Shaft

Aspen · Colorado

1.1 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

12 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

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Conditions

Clear
58°
58°
80°
14 mph
Gust19 mph
6:32 AM
7:44 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.03 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours14% top-layer soil moisture

A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.

Best Window This Week

Wednesday

a high near 69°F, little expected rain, 21% rain chance, winds near 15 mph

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Iowa Shaft is a 1.1-mile mountain bike trail near Aspen, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 12 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Aspen rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Aspen.

Mountain Biking in Aspen

Aspen is one of the mountain biking hubs in Colorado, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Iowa Shaft as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Technical Rating

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Iowa Shaft FAQ

Where is Iowa Shaft?

Iowa Shaft is a mountain bike trail near Aspen, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Iowa Shaft?

Iowa Shaft is 1.1 miles long, rated blue square, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 12 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Iowa Shaft?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 69°F, little expected rain, 21% rain chance, winds near 15 mph.

What other mountain bike trails are near Iowa Shaft?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Aspen include Butterline Trail, Smuggler Loop, Bald Knob Road, Lily Pond Trail, Incline Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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