- TripBuzz found 56 things to do with kids in or near Aspen, Colorado, including 33 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Crested Butte, Snowmass Village, Gunnison and Leadville.
- From Aspen Mountain to Aspen Skiing Company, the Aspen area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Mountains, Ghost Towns and Skiing & Snowboarding.
- Aspen acts as one of the central tourist areas for the entire state of Colorado. Its location in the middle of the Rocky Mountains make it a prime ski resort with four major moutains from which to choose. Summer outdoor recreational activities are also available when snow has left the mountains, including hiking, mountain biking, mine exploration, and white water rafting on the Roaring Fork River.
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Rio Grande Trail is a scenic trail built along the old Denver and Rio Grande Railroad lines and is home to a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and more, coupled with beautiful views of the nearby Roaring Folk River.
0.2 Miles
Aspen Highlands is a local ski resort better known for playing host to the Highland Bowl owing to its challenging experts-only terrain. It also offers panoramic views of the surrounding Maroon Bells mountain range.
0.3 Miles
Aspen Mountain, locally known as Ajax, is a ski area located within the White River National Forest. Being relatively smaller in size, it offers the visitors the opportunity to experience the early days in recreational skiing.
2.5 Miles
Buttermilk Mountain is a popular local venue for skiing and comprises of three distinct ski areas of varying difficulty levels called Tiehack, Main Buttermilk and West Buttermilk.
1.8 Miles
Crater Lake Trail provides moderate, one-day hike to Crater Lake, a deep, blue lake surrounded by high cliffs.
1.7 Miles
Navigate the more than 8 miles of trail through the aspen trees, surrounded by stunning mountain vistas when you hike West Maroon Trail. Located in the White River National Forest, the trail is ideal for backpacking with a lunch, or on horseback.
1.2 Miles
Composed of a 4.8 mile roundtrip path, the Hunter Creek Trail is located just outside of Aspen. It features a waterfall and is used mostly for trail running, hiking, walking, and mountain biking for individuals of all skill levels.
10.3 Miles
The Cathedral Lake Trail is considered to be a relatively difficult path that goes from an Aspen grove until reaching the boundary of the Maroon Bells and Snowmass Wilderness. The main goal is to reach Cathedral Lake which offers a great deal of cutthroat trout fishing.
8.7 Miles
Families who enjoy the outdoors tend to embrace the Grottos Trail for an easy hiking experience. Exploring the large rock formations, boulders, and waterfalls are simple form the trail itself, and there is a popular picnicking area at the trailhead.
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Linkins Lake Trail is perched near the lip of a hanging valley overlooking the headwaters of the Roaring Fork River. The lake reflects gem green and piercingly clear water beside a trail and mountains etched against a deep-blue sky.