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New York Creek Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This is a moderate to difficult hike through spruce and fir forests. From the White River National Forest and the Gunnison National Forest boundary the trail is not maintained, you need to use orienteering skills to continue to Ptarmigan Lake. |
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Spruce Creek Trail (Aspen Ranger District)
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This is a good moderate hike or backpack through wooded areas, with plenty of places to camp. This trail is not as heavily used as some of the other trails within the Aspen Ranger District. |
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Sunnyside Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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The trail offers a challenging day hike or backpack trip and access into Hunter Creek, Lenado and Van Horn Park. There are beautiful aspen groves and good views of Aspen and the surrounding mountains. |
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Tabor Creek Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This trail follows Tabor Creek and ends at the top of a pass which looks out onto the basin of Anderson and Petroleum Lakes. A side hike, using orienteering skills, can be made to Tabor Lake to the west. |
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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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West Maroon Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This trail is one of the most heavily used trails in the Aspen area. Hikers, backpackers and horse travelers enjoy the wildflowers and access to the wilderness areas. |
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West Snowmass Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This trail connects the Maroon-Snowmass and Capitol Creek Trails. The view from the top is magnificent, several 14,000'+ peaks are visible, and wildlife is abundant. |
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Woody Creek Trail
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Aspen Ranger District,
White River National Forest
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This is a good moderate hike or backpack through wooded areas with plenty of places to camp. This trail doesn't receive as heavy use as some of the other trails within the Aspen Ranger District. |
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