Location: Aspen
Top Things to do in Aspen
5 Biking Trails in Aspen That You Shouldn't Miss
Everyone knows Aspen as a top-notch winter resort town. But outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy it in the summer, too, when the mountains become a perfect setting for hiking, biking and horseback tours. Some may be surprised to find it’s a top romance destination—but after all that outdoor exercise, who wouldn’t want to repair to a luxurious hotel room or a cozy, firelit bar?
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1. Richmond Hill Road
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This road offers scenic mountain vistas of the Rockies and challenging mountain biking.
2. Castle Creek Road
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5.0 based on 80 reviews
This mountain road offers a smooth mountain bike ride to Aspen, Colorado.
Reviewed By davidhV8108PG - Incline Village, United States
Everyone goes to Maroon Bells, we prefer this bike ride. Grade is easier and much less traffic. I road a road bike and wife was on an electric bike. The scenery is magnificent and their is not much traffic with a very good road surface. Also world class hiking from at the end of the canyon. An additional reward is Pine Creek Cookhouse. Great view and food is very good. Also descent back down to Aspen is world class.
3. Rio Grande Trail
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5.0 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By AshleyVirtue
My husband and I just walked the Rio Grande Trail all the way from the John Denver Sanctuary (that was our starting point and a GORGEOUS and inspirational way to start the walk) to Woody Creek Tavern, about 8 miles away. It was a long walk but stunning. Most others we saw were biking the trail. I think very few people walk it. The first mile and a half of the trail were the most scenic. You're in Aspen walking right between the rushing river and some gorgeous real estate. If you're only interesting in walking about 3 miles I recommend starting at the JD Sanctuary (we spend about 45 minutes there, relaxing, taking pictures and reading the inspirational quotes and lyrics written on the rocks) and walking for a mile and half and then turning around and heading back. If you're up for a grander adventure, you can walk the whole 8 miles to Woody Creek Tavern where you'll want to catch an Uber/Lyft or Taxi back to Aspen (about $18). We, of course, had to stop in the Tavern and have a beer or two, and a bowl of chips before catching our ride. : )
4. Taylor Pass Road
5. Smuggler Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By hmhennen - Seminole, United States
We hiked down from the observation deck (started hike at Lani White trail, to Hunter Creek cutoff) which made a 5 mile hike. I would consider it moderate in difficulty, coming from sea level. Beautiful views! It was a nice way to spend our first day in Aspen. Yes, it’s a dirt road without shade. On a September afternoon it was perfect!
