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This trail is fairly steep for the first half mile, then levels off to a gradual climb for a 14-mile out-and-back hike, with a total elevation gain of 2,447 feet.
Difficulty: Moderate
From Basalt to the Trailhead: Travel ten miles up the Fryingpan River Road. Take a right at the fishing access road below the Ruedi Dam, cross the river and follow the road to the left until it dead ends at the trailhead.
More here from Aspen Trail Finder as well as additional information from Forest Service.