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Hunter Valley Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Summer and winter, Hunter Valley is one of the most popular trips from Aspen because of its beauty, accessibility, and peaceful setting. You can spend anywhere from 2 hours to all day on your tour in Hunter Valley. |
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Independence Pass
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This mountain-pass road is one of the best ways to see some amazing scenery out of your car window. It crosses the Continental Divide at Independence Pass (elevation 12,095 feet.) |
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James E Moore Trail
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Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System
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The James E. Moore Trail has a short loop and a connecting trail to the the High School, Iselin and Owl Creek trails. |
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Lincoln Creek Road, #106
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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There is access to many activities along the first six miles of the road. The section of road from Grizzly Reservoir to the ghost town of Ruby is much less traveled and suitable only for hiking, mountain biking and 4 WD. |
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Marolt Property Tracks
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Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System
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Used primarily as an access route between the west end of Aspen and the Aspen Golf Course and the High School tracks. Dogs are allowed. |
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Maroon Creek Area
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Maroon Creek Area,
Aspen Ranger District
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The Maroon Creek area is located southwest of Aspen. The scenic Maroon Bells are the focal point of this area but not the only attraction. |
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Maroon Creek Club Trails
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Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System
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These trails are accessed from the Tiehack Nordic Bridge or from the Buttermilk base area. |
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Maroon Creek Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Maroon Creek Road leads to Maroon Lake and the Maroon Bells, the most photographed mountains in the country. This route is good for taking an all day trip with a picnic stop. |
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Midnight Mine Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This is a fairly well maintained dirt road with several steep sections. It is not used by four-wheel drives as much as Little Annie or Summer Roads. |
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Montezuma Basin Four-Wheel Drive Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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There is often snow on the road well into July. This road is very rugged, and in some sections is located in a stream. |
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North Star Nature Preserve Loop
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Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System
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Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are one of the few uses permitted on its flat, open meadows close to the Roaring Fork River. |
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Owl Creek Trail
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Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System
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This popular and scenic trail connects Aspen and Snowmass Village, hugging the south side of the Roaring Fork and Owl Creek valleys. |
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Richmond Hill Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Richmond Hill extends from the top of Aspen Mountain to the south, forming the eastern ridge of the Castle Creek Valley. From this vantage point users have a great view of many of the surrounding mountains in the Aspen area. |
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Rim Trail
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Snowmass Village Area,
Colorado Community Areas
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This trail near Snowmass Village offers a challenging snowshoe in the winter, hiking and biking in the summer, with fine views across Snowmass Village, the ski areas and surrounding mountains. |
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Rio Grande Trail
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Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System
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A popular walking, skiing and snowshoeing trail, that follows the old Denver and Rio Grande Railroad bed along the Roaring Fork River. |
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Smuggler Mountain Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Smuggler Road is used heavily by mountain bikes, runners, hikers and their dogs. Smuggler Road provides a short (1-1/2 mile) work out with great views of Aspen, which makes it very popular. |
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Smuggler Mountain Road to Hunter Creek Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Smuggler Road is used heavily by mountain bikes, runners and hikers. Smuggler Road provides a short (1-1/2 mile) work out with great views of Aspen, which makes it very popular. |
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Smuggler Mountain Road to Lenado Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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Smuggler Road is used heavily by mountain bikes, runners and hikers. The section of trail through Hunter Creek is not as heavily used, but is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, and cross country skiers in the winter. |
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Smuggler Mountain/Warren Lakes Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The portion of the road to Warren Lakes is very steep and not used as heavily. From Smuggler Road you can also access Hunter Creek, Van Horn Park, and Lenado. |
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Snowmass Cross-country Center
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Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System
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The western hub of the Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System. Located on the golf course, it has a retail shop, snack bar, restaurant, lessons, rentals and tours. |
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Taylor Pass Road
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This road climbs from the Taylor River Valley, over Taylor Pass, to the Castle Creek Valley, near Ashcroft. This road can be very rough at times, check at District Office before using. |
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Terminator
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Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System
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An exciting trail for advanced cross-country skiers. Used to access the Owl Creek Trail. |
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Village Way
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Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System
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Connects Snowmass Village with the Snowmass Golf Course tracks. |
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Weller Lake Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This is a moderate climb with fair fishing at the lake. There is limited camping (Camp stoves ONLY) at the lake. Because of the fragile alpine tundra, it's recommended that camping be below the timberline. |
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