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Richmond Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Aspen, Colorado.

This shady trail of switchbacks ascends steadily (over a thousand feet in under a mile) to a rock outcropping at 9,185 feet. Yes, you can expect your heart to be pounding and to be huffing and puffing as you climb Ute Trail. But the view of Aspen that rewards you is spectacular.The trail is pretty rocky, so hiking shoes or trail running shoes are recommended. You can still do it in regular snea...

Ute Rock is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Aspen, Colorado.

Just nine miles east of Aspen on Highway 82, Independence Pass, are grottos. A grotto is a geological term for a cave or cavern. The Grottos near Aspen were formed by rushing water of the Roaring Fork River. There is only an elevation gain of 300 feet on the three-quarters of a mile loop making it an ultra-family friendly hike. Take a picnic and fishing poles to enjoy even more time along the...

Taylor Lake OHV Trail via Aspen Mountain Summer Road to Richmond Hill Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Aspen, Colorado.

Aspen Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Aspen, Colorado.

Rio Grande Trail East is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Aspen, Colorado.

Smuggler Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Aspen, Colorado.

Smuggler Mountain Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Aspen, Colorado.