Hike Aspen's Ute Trail

Colorado › Ute Trailhead, Aspen, Colorado

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Added by Jennifer Broome

The Ute Trail is Aspen's version of a short and steep butt kick workout. If staying in Aspen, the trailhead is only a quick trip from downtown.

This shady trail of switchbacks ascends steadily (over a thousand feet in under a mile) to a rock outcropping at 9,185 feet. Yes, you can expect your heart to be pounding and to be huffing and puffing as you climb Ute Trail. But the view of Aspen that rewards you is spectacular.

The trail is pretty rocky, so hiking shoes or trail running shoes are recommended. You can still do it in regular sneakers, but hiking or trail shoes give you a little extra protection. Go early as this trail is very popular with locals and tourists.

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Water
Hiking or trail shoes
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Sunglasses
Hat

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Activities:

Photography, Running, Hiking, Fitness

Skill Level:

Beginner

Season:

Summer, Autumn

Trail Type:

Out-and-Back

Distance:

2 Miles

Elev. Gain:

1165 Feet

Rating:

Features:

Dog Friendly

Easy Parking

Forest

Groups

Scenic

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Ashlyn Williams Follow

10 months ago

Hike Aspen's Ute Trail

Worth The Climb All The Way To The Top

We continued past the overview and hiked all the way up to the Gondola. The trail was straight up pretty much the whole way and definitely a heart pounding, breath taking workout but so worth it! Due to a storm blowing in just as we got there we stayed for lunch and then rode the Gondola back down (which was free). Great way to start our stay here!

10 months ago

Patty Fuenzalida Follow

over 1 year ago

Hike Aspen's Ute Trail

Ute Trail In The Snow

So it showed this week and the trail got lost under the snow. We took some wrong turns and ended up on the Nordic trail. Still had a great time walking in deep snow. Snowshoes would've been great

over 1 year ago

Mike Fennell Follow

over 1 year ago

Hike Aspen's Ute Trail

Great short hike

Steep and short, the view at the top is absolutely amazing! If you're trying to get a good photo, head up here for the sunset over Aspen since you'll be facing west.

over 1 year ago

Added by Jennifer Broome

I'm the traveling weather chick. I'm a television meteorologist, host and reporter based in Denver. I'm a weather expert and travel expert. I'm also a travel writer. I love travel, weather, adventure, outdoors, food, wine, fitness, hiking, skiing, and yoga.

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