Leisure Hike - East Aspen Hunter Creek

Explore Aspen’s hidden paths and history on a light hike through East End and Hunter Creek. Enjoy natural beauty and a bit of exercise.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wheeler Opera House - Tour begins from in front of the Wheeler Opera House.
  • Ute Cemetery - Tour passes through the Ute Cemetery which is a great example of a Colorado, Pioneer Cemetery.
  • Roaring Fork River - Tour traverses along and across the Roaring Fork River.
  • Smuggler Mountain - Tour traverses along the base of Smuggler Mountain. Views of the Smuggler mine.
  • Hunter Creek Trail - The lower Hunter Creek Trail is a charming hike.
  • The John Denver Sanctuary - The John Denver Sanctuary connects to the park network along the Roaring Fork River.
What's Included
  • Professional Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This outing involves a mild trek across park lands and pathways around the East End of Aspen, looping down through lower Hunter Creek. Visitors will appreciate Aspen’s natural splendor along obscure riverside trails and peaceful neighborhoods while gaining insights into Aspen’s history and culture.

This is an excellent activity for those guests willing to explore Aspen further and engage in a bit of physical activity. The mild trek is of moderate difficulty. Participants are advised to be ready to navigate through uneven dirt and rock paths with some inclines.

This mild trek will cross uneven terrain and dirt trails with some level of incline.

  • Uneven Trail Surfaces
  • Slight Elevation Gain
Location
Wheeler Opera House
East Hyman Avenue
Tour meets 5 minutes prior to start directly across from the corner of the Wheeler Opera House on the brick pedestrian walking mall in downtown Aspen, Colorado.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ninad_g
Jul 4, 2024
Good Practice Trail - It’s hidden trail , very senic and doable. The guide was good , knowledgeable about the local biology and geology. Saw mother moose and a calf.
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