Hiking in Aspen, Colorado & Snowmass
View a list of trails for hiking in and around Aspen and Snowmass.

A Endless supply of hiking bliss fills Aspen, Colorado and the surrounding forest. From beginner and intermediate hiking options to more advanced and strenuous routes, hiking in Aspen and Snowmass will surely fill your summer adventures.

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Easy Hikes Near Aspen

Rio Grande Trail -This trails is for both hiking and mountain biking. The trail begins directly behind the Post Office on Puppy Smith Road. The first two miles of the trail are paved and then becomes a dirt trail after crossing Cemetery Road. Elevation: 7,700 ft. - 7,900 ft.

Sunnyside Trail - Begin this trail with a series of switchbacks through scrub oak and sagebrush. After one mile, you will cross a driveway and then continue on to Red Mountain. The trail finally joins with the Hunter Creek Trail in the Hunter Creek. One Way Mileage: 6.3. Elevation: 8,000 ft. - 10,000 ft.

Ute Trail - The trail begins near Ute Avenue. The sign for the trail is approximately 0.4 miles up Ute Avenue on the right if you are headed east. It is gradual uphill with switchbacks, 0.9 miles and 1,000 vertical feet to a rock outcropping. The scenery of Aspen from the rock outcropping is stunning.

Weller Lake - One Way Mileage: 0.6 miles.
Grottos - This is a popular area for afternoon picnics and exploring waterfalls. Search for interesting rock formations, an ice cave, and numerous short trails. This is a great area for families.

Discovery Trail - This trail is located approximately 13 1/2 miles east of Aspen on Hwy 82 on your right. A specially designed trail for blind hikers, this route contains 22 messages written in Braille. Nylon cord guides are provided for the seeing impaired. Self-guided tapes and headphones are available for free use at the Aspen District Forest Service Office (925-3445).

Moderate Hikes Near Aspen

Grizzly Lake - The hike is 3.6 miles (one way) in length with an elevation gain of 2,000 feet. A moderate hike until the end where you have 1/4 of a mile of grunty switchbacks.

Tabor Lake - The trail is 3.9 miles one way. Tabor Lake is accessible from this trail about 1/2 mile to the west. Elevation: 10,300 ft. - 12,300 ft.

Anderson & Petroleum Lakes - Follow this trail via hiking an old jeep road. The trail ends at Anderson Lake which is 1/ of a mile to the left and Petroleum Lake which is 3.4 mile to the right. One Way Mileage: 1.8 miles. Elevation: 11,200 ft. - 12,200 ft.

Difficult Hiking Trails Near Aspen

Lost Man Trail - One Way Mileage: 8.9. Elevation: 10,500 ft. - 12,800 ft.

Midway Trail -The trail connects with the Hunter Creek Trail that eventually will take you back to Aspen (20 miles). A topographical map is mandatory! One Way Mileage: 8.8. Elevation: 9,900 ft. - 11,900 ft.

New York Trail - One Way Mileage: 4.2 miles. A topographical map is mandatory - it is easy to get lost. Elevation: 10,000 ft. - 12,300 ft.

Hiking Around Snowmass, Colorado

Brush Creek - Begin this trail a short distance up Maroon Creek Road at Islen Park. It continues across the river to Buttermilk Mountain. The beginning of the trail is relatively steep but gradually evens out. One Way Mileage: 6.8. Elevation: 9,400 ft. - 11,400 ft.

East Snowmass Creek / Willow Lake - This is a moderately steep trail and goes through varied terrain along East Snowmass Creek. This trail is a fairly steep hike and goes through varying terrain along East Snowmass Creek. One Way Mileage: 8.2. Elevation: 8,400 ft. - 12,600 ft.