Carbondale, Colorado
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Carbondale
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Aspen, Colorado
Weller Lake Trail
4.01.17 mi / 312 ft gainWeller Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Aspen, Colorado.Read more -
Aspen, Colorado
Hike or Snowshoe Castle Creek
6 miAt the round-a-bout that leads into the town of Aspen, take the Castle Creek Road exit. Follow this road for 12 miles until you get to the ghost town of Ashcroft. The road itself is very scenic, so be prepared to pull over and whip out your camera!During winter, the road ends at Ashcroft and a cr...Read more -
Aspen, Colorado
Backpack Cathedral Lake
4.75.6 mi / 2000 ft gainCathedral Lake offers an excellent alternative to escape the crowds that swarm the Maroon Bells area, especially in the peak autumn season. The drive along Castle Creek Rd towards the abandoned ski town Ashcroft is lined with aspens showing off their golden hues. Parking at the trailhead is plent...Read more -
Aspen, Colorado
Grottos Trail
5.00.53 mi / 72 ft gainJust nine miles east of Aspen on Highway 82, Independence Pass, are grottos. A grotto is a geological term for a cave or cavern. The Grottos near Aspen were formed by rushing water of the Roaring Fork River. There is only an elevation gain of 300 feet on the three-quarters of a mile loop making...Read more -
Aspen, Colorado
Castle Peak and Conundrum Peak
5.012.71 mi / 5125 ft gainThere are many different places to start the trek up to Castle and Conundrum. The first step, however, is always go to the end of Castle Creek Road just outside of Aspen, CO. When the paved road ends, there is parking available right off the road for those who don't wish to drive further. Howe...Read more -
Rifle, Colorado
Rifle Gap Reservoir
5.01.54 mi / 46 ft gainRifle Gap Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Rifle, Colorado.Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
Trail Run at Snodgrass Mountain
7 mi / 950 ft gainLooking for an easy trail run, close to town, with killer views? Snodgrass Mountain Trail is one of your best bets, with flowy singletrack through aspen groves and views of Mt. Gothic and Mt. Crested Butte. While there are endless beautiful trails to hike and run in the Crested Butte area, this o...Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
Blue Lake via Oh Be Joyful Campground
12.96 mi / 2201 ft gainOverview: Round Trip is about 13 miles, about 500 ft ascent at the beginning and 1500 ft ascent in the last 1.5 miles. The majority of the hike is flat and through an AMAZING valley. Getting There: Blue Lake Trailhead is located at Oh Be Joyful Campground on Slate River Rd, just across a river,...Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
Explore the waterfalls of Oh Be Joyful Creek
If you're not already camping there, park at Oh Be Joyful Campground, about 5 miles up County Road 734 from downtown Crested Butte. There's parking on either side of the river crossing, but you're going to have to get your feet wet anyway, so might as well park in the first parking lot and walk a...Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
Hike Oh Be Joyful Pass
16 miFrom Crested Butte, drive north on Gothic Road and turn left on Slate River Road. Drive 4.5 miles on the dirt road and look for the Oh-Be-Joyful Campground which will be on your left. Drive about 0.5 miles to the campground at the bottom of the hill, by a wide river. This trail begins by a quick...Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
Hike to Meridian Lake
4.0The trail starts off with a small river crossing. You can find an easier place to cross nearby, or just march right through, if you have waterproof shoes or sandals.The beginning of the trail is the hardest. You will have a steep incline for about a quarter mile, following switchbacks up to the l...Read more -
Leadville, Colorado
Savage Lakes Trail
5.03.97 mi / 1299 ft gainThe majority of this hike traverses through the beautiful forest that is part of the Holy Cross Wilderness. No significant views are to be had until you've climbed 1,300 ft over 2. miles and reach lower Savage Lake. The trail is easy enough to follow with no junctions along the way, and is adjace...Read more -
Somerset, Colorado
Hike the Three Lakes Trail
5.04.5 mi / 580 ft gainThe Three Lakes trail near Crested Butte is a great loop if you're looking to hit up a couple mountain lakes. At 4.5 miles with moderate incline, this trail can easily be knocked out in under 2 hours. It also is a great hike to admire fall colors as you'll get great views of the Ruby Range and th...Read more -
Aspen, Colorado
Hike Lost Man Loop
5.08.8 mi / 1290 ft gainThis 8.8 mile "loop" is not a true loop and the trail ends 4 miles apart along Independence Pass, so a car shuttle is recommended. I would recommend starting at the west trailhead (closer to Aspen) but will describe both trailheads so you can set up another car or shuttle at the other one.1) West...Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
Upper Westside to Crested Butte
5.010.92 mi / 2730 ft gainUpper Westside to Crested Butte is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crested Butte, Colorado.Read more -
Somerset, Colorado
Hike the Dyke to Dark Canyon Loop
4.06.5 mi / 1700 ft gainKebler Pass near Crested Butte is a leaf peepers paradise considering that one of the largest groves of aspens in Colorado makes its home here. If you want those postcard views of rugged mountain peaks and vibrant aspens, then I recommend hiking the Dyke Trail to Dark Canyon loop. Put this on you...Read more