Sunnyside #1987

About Sunnyside #1987

The trail offers a challenging day hike or backpack trip and accessinto Hunter Creek, Lenado and Van Horn Park. This is a popular trail with mountain bikers and hikers. The trail is narrow and not recommended for horse use. There are beautiful aspen groves and good views of Aspen and the surrounding mountains. This trail is heavily used by mountain bikers.

How to Get There

There are 2 options to access the Sunnyside Trail. The first is from Cemetery Lane and the second from Hunter Creek. These directions are from Cemetery Lane, please follow them in reverse for access from Hunter Creek. Drive west from Aspen 1/4 mile on Highway 82 to the Cemetery Lane stoplight. Turn right, cross the bridge and turn left onto McLain Flats Road. There is a small parking area on the left. The trail starts on the right. You can also ride the Cemetary Lane bus from town to the last stop on Cemetery Lane and walk uphill 1/2 mile to the trailhead.

Plan Your Visit to Sunnyside #1987

Heading to Sunnyside #1987? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)