Can you reserve a site at Sunnyside #1987?

No. Sunnyside #1987 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Sunnyside #1987

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

7,842 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting 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.

39.21550, -106.84200 · 39°12'55.8"N 106°50'31.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	38	46	55	65	77	82	80	72	60	45	34
Low °F	9	12	21	28	35	42	48	47	40	29	19	9
Precip in	1.1	0.9	1.0	1.8	1.5	0.9	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.0	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Sunnyside #1987

Can you reserve a site at Sunnyside #1987?: No. Sunnyside #1987 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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West Maroon #1970 7.1 mi · Facility
East Snowmass #1977 8 mi · Facility
Maroon Creek #1982 8.1 mi · Facility
Weller Lake #1989 9.2 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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