Aspen/Snowmass offers a variety of levels for both mountain and road biking. For the beginner/intermediate rider, enjoy an easy scenic ride on the Rio Grande Trail from Aspen to Woody Creek or even as far as Glenwood Springs. For the more experienced single-track mountain bike ride, Aspen offers trails such as Sunnyside, Hunter Creek Valley, and Government Trails. For additional information, call the local Forest Service office at 970-925-3445 or visit the National Forest website. Blazing Adventures leads guided road and mountain biking tours. Trips include the Maroon Bells, Woody Creek, Rio Grande Trail and others.

The Aspen area has many options for hiking. The twin peaks of the Maroon Bells, one of Colorado’s most recognizable landscapes and fourth-largest wilderness, is a major attraction for hikers from all over the country. Hanging Lake and Spouting Rock lie deep within the steep walls of Glenwood Canyon. Another attraction near Aspen is the breathtaking, 12,095-foot high Independence Pass. The road is the second-highest paved mountain pass in Colorado, and is usually closed from mid-October until Memorial Day due to heavy winter snows.

Take in the beautiful views while riding through the aspen groves and evergreens of Aspen and Snowmass on horseback. Outfitters run from May through September, depending on trail conditions.
Aspen Wilderness Outfitters
T Lazy 7
Capitol Peak and Aspen Wilderness Outfitters
Snowmass Creek Outfitters

Views of the Elk Mountains and glimpses of the local wildlife make this an adventure. Ballooning is available from spring to fall, weather depending.
Above It All Balloon Co.

Whether you’re up for a scenic float, a class V rapid, or something in-between, you can’t leave the valley without whitewater rafting. Trips are offered on The Roaring Fork, Colorado, and the Arkansas rivers.
Aspen Whitewater Rafting
Blazing Adventures
Elk Mountain Expeditions

Located a few minutes from Aspen is an excellent climb for the beginner/intermediate level. For a more advanced climb, Redstone and Marble offer several options. Aspen Expeditions offers AMGA certified guided climbs.
Aspen Expeditions

From the Frying Pan, Roaring Fork, Crystal and Colorado rivers you can enjoy the best Gold Medal Fly Fishing Colorado offers. All within the Roaring Fork Valley!
Aspen Fly Fishing
Aspen Outfitting Company
Aspen Trout Guides

Most courses are open from April to October. The courses in Aspen/Snowmass are: the Maroon Creek Club, the Aspen Golf Club, and the Snowmass Club.The downvalley choices are: the Roaring Fork Club, Aspen Glen Club, River Valley Ranch Golf, Ranch at Roaring Fork Golf, Ironbridge Golf Club, the Glenwood Springs Golf Club, and Lakota Canyon Ranch Golf Club.

Only 15 minutes from Aspen, Independence Pass offers several levels of rock climbing. To schedule an AMGA certified guided climb near Aspen go to Aspen Expeditions for your next adventure.
Aspen Expeditions
Aspen Alpine Guides

The Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System features over 60 miles of groomed cross country ski and snowshoe trails between Aspen, Snowmass, and Basalt. Rentals and trail information can be found at the Aspen Golf Course and Cross Country Center one mile west of Aspen on Highway 82.

Check out Blazing Adventures jeep tours for a spectacular drive up the Castle Creek Valley, Independence Pass, Watson Divide, Snowmass Creek Valley, Red Mountain and McLain Flats or up the backside of Aspen Mountain.
Blazing Adventures

Free 18-hole disc golf is offered at the top of Aspen Mountain, plus the price of a lift ticket (or you can hike to the top). Snowmass has two 18-hole courses, stretching from the top of the Elk Camp Gondola to Base village. Lift ticket is required for Elk Camp Gondola (or you can hike to the course).