Outdoor Activities near Aspen
325 outdoor spots near Aspen, Colorado
Places to get outside around Aspen, Colorado — mostly trails, plus some fishing access. Each one's tagged with distance and difficulty, so you can match it to the kind of day you've got.

DifficultIn Season
7,890'
10.80 mi
7 hr
Aspen to Crested Butte via West Maroon Pass
Aspen, CO
Parking Restrooms

ModerateIn Season
8,626'
18.40 mi
5 hr
Sky Mountain Park Loop
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly

DifficultIn Season
7,887'
41.60 mi
14 hr
Grand Traverse Mountain Bike Course
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly

DifficultIn Season
7,887'
29.90 mi
20 hr
Mt. Crested Butte to Aspen via East Maroon Pass
Aspen, CO
Parking Restrooms

DifficultIn Season
7,890'
18.70 mi
6 hr
Arbaney-Kittle Trail (2186.2)
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly

ModerateIn Season
7,890'
Sunny Aspen
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly

DifficultIn Season
7,890'
Tinpot
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly

DifficultIn Season
7,890'
Aspen Snowmass Mega Loop
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly

ModerateIn Season
7,887'
7.70 mi
4 hr
Hunter Creek Trail
Aspen, CO
Parking

EasyIn Season
7,917'
1.20 mi
15 min
Butterline
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly

DifficultIn Season
7,890'
3.10 mi
2 hr
Ute Trail to Ajax Sundeck
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly
EasyIn Season
7,890'
Aspen Grove Way
Aspen, CO
Parking
DifficultIn Season
7,887'
1.90 mi
38 min
Johnson Creek Trail
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly
DifficultIn Season
7,890'
Upper & Lower Plunge trails (aka Sunnyside trail)
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly
DifficultIn Season
7,890'
6.50 mi
4 hr
Aspen-Norrie Trail #1927
Aspen, CO
Parking
EasyIn Season
7,890'
Moore Open Space - North Trail
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly
ModerateIn Season
7,890'
Connector Road between Sunnyside and Shadyside.
Aspen, CO
Parking
DifficultIn Season
7,890'
Hunter Creek Rd. to Red Mt. Rd. connector singletrack. Ride in the downhill direction at the end of a ride.
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly
ModerateIn Season
7,890'
Van Horn Overlook Spur
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly
DifficultIn Season
7,887'
5.50 mi
4 hr
Midnight Mine Road
Aspen, CO
Parking
DifficultIn Season
7,887'
4.40 mi
1 hr
Little Annie Road
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly
EasyIn Season
7,890'
Connector trail
Aspen, CO
Parking
EasyIn Season
7,890'
4 Corners Rd. / Red Mt. Rd. Dirt road connecting 4 Corners to lower areas. Easy climbing, fun descending.
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly
EasyIn Season
7,890'
Deer Hill Connector trail between Burlingame and AABC.
Aspen, CO
Parking Pet-friendly
Frequently asked questions
- What outdoor activities are there near Aspen?
- A few worth a look: Aspen to Crested Butte via West Maroon Pass; Sky Mountain Park Loop; Grand Traverse Mountain Bike Course. Distance and difficulty are on each one above.
- How many outdoor spots are near Aspen?
- 325 outdoor spots within about 30 miles of Aspen, Colorado. Each one shows the distance and difficulty, plus any recent conditions we have.
- Are the trails near Aspen good for beginners?
- Some are. Every listing carries a difficulty rating, so an easy one is simple to spot. Pick by that and the distance.