Hiking
The White River National Forest has miles of trails, ranging from short interpretive trails, to day hikes and multi-day backpacking treks.
Backpacking
Backpackers: Are you looking for the Four Pass Loop, Conundrum Hot Springs or popular areas in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness?
Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in popular zones. Permits must be acquired in advance at Recreation.gov.
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Aspen-Norrie TH #1927
From the trailhead in Twin Meadows, hike west along the creek. The trail is marked with blue metal tags on trees for cross-country skiers. Mt. Yeckel provides a breathtaking view of the Fryingpan…
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District
Aspen-SoprisAspen-Sopris Ranger District manages five Wilderness areas and the spectacular Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The historic Crystal Mill, Ashcroft ghost town, and the small mining town of…
Avalanche Creek TH #1959
ALERTS:• Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass…
Bailey Lakes Trailhead #1859
The Bailey Lakes trail begins on the Hooper Lake Trail # 1860 and ends at Bailey Lakes. Follow the Hooper Lake Trail for about 3 miles to reach the beginning of this trail which continues another 1.5…
Bakers Tank Trailhead #40
This trail winds through a dense forest as you climb up to Baker’s Tank. This is a popular trail for hikers and mountain bikers, so please be considerate of all trail users and yield right-of-way…
Basalt Area
The Basalt area includes the popular Fryingpan River Valley.
Basalt Mountain #1911
East Creek Trail, West Fork Trail and Capitol Lake. This area is popular with horseback riders, hikers, and backpackers.
Battlement #2160 (East)
This page describes the eastern half of the Battlement Trail. This portion of the trail traverses the Mamm Creek drainage, and can be accessed from the west via the Beaver Creek Trail or West Mamm…
Battlement #2160 (West)
This page describes the western half of the Battlement Trail. This portion of the trail traverses the Battlement Mesa, and can be accessed from the west via the Battlement Road or from the east via…
Battlement Jeep (Forest Road 847)
The Battlement Jeep Trail is 4.3 miles long and gains 2,000 feet of elevation. The route is extremely rough, rocky, and steep, and is recommended for experts only. Trail features include steep scree…