For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Pitkin County. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Pitkin County

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Maroon Lake and Crater Lake Trail
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Difficulty
moderate
6.2 km
1:45 h
276 m
276 m
This great trail takes us on a short trip from Maroon Lake, with its magnificent view of the Maroon Bells peaks, to the beautifully located Crater Lake.

Hiking Route
· Colorado
Maroon und Crater Lake, Colorado 12
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.8 km
1:25 h
225 m
225 m
Kurze Wandertour die am schönsten am Herbstanfang begangen werden soll, wenn es machbar ist. Durch die Farbenpracht der Espen weiß man dann, woher Colorado seinen Namen hat.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Lost Man Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
16.3 km
7:12 h
477 m
779 m
Aspen Colorado, Lost man trail
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Smuggler Mountain Trail
Difficulty
easy
4.2 km
2:49 h
657 m
61 m

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Maroon Lake Trail in Aspen
Difficulty
easy
6.4 km
2:06 h
247 m
246 m
Short trail to the Maroon Lake
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Smuggler Mountain Road from B.T.S. Trail
Difficulty
easy
0.6 km
0:14 h
79 m
0 m

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Aspen to Crested Butte
Difficulty
moderate
16.2 km
5:17 h
864 m
612 m
Meander through head-high wildflowers on this lung-busting, must-do 11.6-mile point-to-point hike.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
Ring the Bells - Four Pass Loop
Difficulty
difficult
36.2 km
12:41 h
2,189 m
2,185 m
This is a Colorado classic and it can be completed as quickly or as leisurely as you like. The following 22-mile loop covers the basic route, plus offers suggestions for a number of side hikes and variations to make the trek longer.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
AVALANCHE LAKE TRAIL #1959
Difficulty
moderate
15.6 km
5:15 h
1,113 m
78 m
A good backpacking hike with access to the Hell Roaring Trail, East Creek Trail, West Fork Trail and Capitol Lake. This area is popular with horseback riders, hikers and backpackers.
Hiking Route
· United States of America
CAPITOL CREEK TRAIL #1961
Difficulty
difficult
13 km
4:47 h
916 m
585 m
A good backpacking hike with access to the Avalanche Creek Trail, West Snowmass Trail, Capitol Peak, and Mt. Daly.
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CATHEDRAL LAKE TRAIL #1984 by Adam
December 13, 2020
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Aspen to Crested Butte by Anonymous
July 30, 2020
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Colorado 14ers: Capitol Peak by Anonymous
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