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Come watch nature begin to come alive this spring in Aspen. It’s Secret Season and that means fly-fishing, exploring local eateries, biking or taking long hikes all at your own pace. Take a deep breath and get ready to recharge and reconnect in Aspen. It’s Secret Season, and it’s waiting for you to explore.

Top Spots

Rio Grande Trail East

Aspen, Colorado

4.7 mi / 249 ft gain

North Hunter Creek Trail

Aspen, Colorado

8.89 mi / 1079 ft gain

Lower Hunter Creek Trail

Aspen, Colorado

1.81 mi / 528 ft gain

Lani White and Hunter Valley Loop Trail

Aspen, Colorado

5.32 mi / 1260 ft gain

Aspen Mountain

Aspen, Colorado

8.91 mi / 3297 ft gain

Taylor Lake OHV Trail via Aspen Mountain Summer Road to Richmond Hill Road

Aspen, Colorado

35.2 mi / 7392 ft gain

Lollipop to Grand Turk to Hunter Valley Loop

Aspen, Colorado

9.91 mi / 1690 ft gain

Smuggler Mountain Trail

Aspen, Colorado

14.63 mi / 3074 ft gain

Smuggler Mountain Road

Aspen, Colorado

2.65 mi / 794 ft gain

Places to stay

East Maroon Portal Picnic Site

Maroon Creek Road

East Maroon Portal Picnic Site

Ruedi Marina Campground

Basalt, Colorado

Ruedi Marina Campground

Dearhamer Campground

Meredith, Colorado

Dearhamer Campground

Little Maud Campground

Basalt, Colorado

Little Maud Campground

Mollie B White River

Basalt, Colorado

Mollie B White River

Chapman Campground And Group

Meredith, Colorado

Chapman Campground And Group

Guides and stories

5 Hikes to See Fall Foliage in Aspen

5 Hikes to See Fall Foliage in Aspen

The Outbound Collective

The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Aspen, Colorado

The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Aspen, Colorado

The Outbound Collective

3 Adventures in Aspen with Beautiful Autumn Leaves

3 Adventures in Aspen with Beautiful Autumn Leaves

The Outbound Collective

Autumn Leaf Peeping below the Maroon Bells

Autumn Leaf Peeping below the Maroon Bells

John Lloyd

The Other Side of Aspen: 6 Amazing Hiking Trails

The Other Side of Aspen: 6 Amazing Hiking Trails

Mike Fennell

The Four Pass Loop (in a day)

The Four Pass Loop (in a day)

Kyle Frost

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