Aspen Attractions :: Hiking and Biking Map

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The surrounding Aspen area, from Maroon Bells to Independence Pass, offers many recreation opportunities and trails for summer hiking, mountain and road biking. Here are 10 suggestions. Some trails begin right in Aspen while others require a short drive to the trail head. When your in town, pick up the free Ute Scout: Mountain Hiking and Biking Guide for an easy-to-use information map of the area. Trail Approx. time one way Total Miles (hiking) 1. American Lake 2.5 hr 6.4 2. Cathedral Lake 2.75 hr 6.4 3. Linkin's Lake .75 hr 2.4 4. Crater Lake 1.25 hr 3 5. Rio Grande Trail (post office to bridge) 1 hr 3 6. Weller Lake .75 hr 1.5 7. Government Trail 2 hr (Mtn Bike) 7.5 (one-way) 8. Smuggler Trail (to overlook) .75 hr 1.2 9. Hunter Creek (from town/smuggler) 1.5 hr 5.5-7.5 10. Ute Trail 1 hr 3