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Mountain Favorites
The Aspen area is filled with beautiful places to hike, bike, climb, rollerblade, snowmobile, horseback ride, or just photograph. Here are just a few of the favorite places to visit. |
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Ashcroft ghost town |
Rio Grande Nordic Trail |
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Maroon Bells
The Maroon Bells are the most photographed peaks in North America. Named for their color and distinctive bell shape, the mountains rise over 14,000 feet. A smooth paved road, from Aspen, runs up to Maroon Lake offering easy access and incredible views. |
Maroon Bells |
Crater Lake trail |
Transportation |
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Independence Pass
Crossing the Continental Divide at 12,095 feet, Independence Pass road connects Aspen to Twin Lakes and Leadville during the summer months. The pass normally opens Memorial Day and closes in early November. |
Independence Pass summit |
Independence ghost town |
Devil's Punch Bowl |
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Tenth Mountain Backcountry Hut System
10th Mountain manages a system of 29 backcountry huts, from Aspen to Vail in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, connected by 350 miles of suggested routes. For more information on this backcountry experience visit huts.org |
Lindley Hut inside |
Lindley Hut outside view |
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