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Aspen Area
The Aspen area is known for its beautiful peaks over 14,000 feet and majestic wilderness experiences. It's home to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, one of the most iconic areas in Colorado.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
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| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply in designated Wilderness areas. |
| Closest Towns: | Aspen, CO |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Aspen-Sopris Ranger District 620 Main Street Carbondale, CO 81623 (970) 963-2266 |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Road Cycling
Recreation areas with activity Road Cycling:Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:- Difficult Campground and Group Campground
- Lincoln Gulch Campground
- Lost Man Campground
- Portal Campground
- Silver Bar Campground
- Silver Bell Campground
- Silver Queen Campground
- Weller Campground
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Mountain Climbing
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Climbing:- Capitol Creek TH #1961
- Capitol Ditch Trailhead #1963
- Maroon-Snowmass Trailhead, #1975
- Maroon/Snowmass - Crater Lake TH #1975
- Silver Bar Campground
- Silver Bell Campground
- Silver Queen Campground
- West Maroon #1970
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:- Difficult Campground and Group Campground
- Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin
- Silver Bar Campground
- Silver Bell Campground
- Silver Queen Campground
Ice Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Ice Fishing:Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- American Lake TH #1985
- Aspen to Crested Butte via East Maroon TH #1983
- Aspen to Crested Butte via West Maroon TH #1970
- Buckskin Pass Trailhead #1975
- Capitol Ditch Trailhead #1963
- Cathedral Lake Trailhead #1984
- Conundrum Creek TH #1981
- Difficult Campground and Group Campground
- Difficult Creek TH #2196
- Discovery Trailhead #1997/Braille Trailhead #1995
- East Maroon Trailhead #1983
- East Snowmass TH #1977
- Government TH #1980
- Grottos Day Use #2180
- Hunter Creek TH #2194
- Hunter Valley TH #1992
- Linkins Lake TH #1979
- Lost Man #1996
- Lost Man Campground
- Maroon Bells Scenic Area
- Maroon Lake Scenic Trailhead, #2197
- Maroon-Snowmass Trailhead, #1975
- Maroon/Snowmass - Crater Lake TH #1975
- Midway #1993
- New York Creek TH #2182
- Petroleum/Anderson Lake #1991
- Portal Campground
- Silver Bar Campground
- Silver Bell Campground
- Silver Queen Campground
- Sunnyside TH #1987
- Trails in Aspen area
- Weller Lake TH #1989
- West Maroon #1970
- West Snowmass #2187
- Willow Lake #1978
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- American Lake TH #1985
- Aspen to Crested Butte via East Maroon TH #1983
- Aspen to Crested Butte via West Maroon TH #1970
- Buckskin Pass Trailhead #1975
- Capitol Creek TH #1961
- Capitol Ditch Trailhead #1963
- Cathedral Lake Trailhead #1984
- Conundrum Creek TH #1981
- East Maroon Trailhead #1983
- East Snowmass TH #1977
- Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin
- Grizzly Lake TH #1990
- Hell Roaring TH #1960
- Lost Man #1996
- Maroon Bells Scenic Area
- Maroon Lake Scenic Trailhead, #2197
- Maroon-Snowmass Trailhead, #1975
- Maroon/Snowmass - Crater Lake TH #1975
- Midway #1993
- New York Creek TH #2182
- Petroleum/Anderson Lake #1991
- Tabor Creek #2185
- West Maroon #1970
- West Snowmass #2187
- Willow Lake #1978
- Woody Creek TH #1994
Horse Camping
Recreation areas with activity Horse Camping:Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- Aspen to Crested Butte via East Maroon TH #1983
- Capitol Creek TH #1961
- Capitol Ditch Trailhead #1963
- East Maroon Trailhead #1983
- East Snowmass TH #1977
- Grizzly Lake TH #1990
- Hell Roaring TH #1960
- Maroon-Snowmass Trailhead, #1975
- Tabor Creek #2185
- Trails in Aspen area
- West Maroon #1970
- West Snowmass #2187
- Willow Lake #1978
- Woody Creek TH #1994
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:- Difficult Campground and Group Campground
- Maroon Bells Scenic Area
- Silver Bar Campground
- Silver Bell Campground
- Silver Queen Campground
Visitor Programs
Recreation areas with activity Visitor Programs:Interpretive Areas
Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:Visitor Centers
Recreation areas with activity Visitor Centers:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- Difficult Campground and Group Campground
- Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin
- Grottos Day Use #2180
- Lincoln Gulch Campground
- Lost Man Campground
- Maroon Bells Scenic Area
- Portal Campground
- Weller Campground
Scenic Driving
Recreation areas with activity Scenic Driving:Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Swimming
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