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Hikes in Pitkin County

Colorado, United States of America

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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

Premium content Difficulty moderate

6.2 km

1:45 h

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.

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Hiking Route · Colorado

Maroon und Crater Lake, Colorado 12

recommended route Difficulty easy

6.8 km

1:25 h

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.

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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

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Hiking Route · United States of America

Smuggler Mountain Trail

Difficulty easy

4.2 km

2:49 h

657 m

61 m

Aspen Tourism

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

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Hiking Route · United States of America

Smuggler Mountain Road from B.T.S. Trail

Difficulty easy

0.6 km

0:14 h

79 m

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Aspen Tourism

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.

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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.

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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.

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