The Top 20 Attractions in Pitkin County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Pitkin County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Pitkin County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Maroon Lake
Highlight • Lake
Maroon Lake, near Aspen, is undoubtedly one of the most photographed landscapes of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
It occupies a basin dug by glaciers during a glaciation, and later …
It occupies a basin dug by glaciers during a glaciation, and later …
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Crater Lake (Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness)
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There are a lot of Crater Lakes in the United States. The best known is found in the state of Oregon.
This one offers the particularity of drying up, if …
This one offers the particularity of drying up, if …
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Rio Grande Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This section of the Rio Grande Trail is on a beautiful mountainside trail. At this point the view opens up between the mountains to give you a great view of the wilderness surrounding Aspen.
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Thomas Lakes
Highlight • Lake
A stunning lake system in the White River National Forest, Thomas Lakes is an ideal spot to cool off during a hike and maybe enjoy a picnic.
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Independence Pass West Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Climbing Independence Pass eastwards from Aspen is a bucket-list journey to the Continental Divide, reaching an extreme altitude of 12,095ft, making it one of North America's highest paved passes. Prepare …
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Marolt Open Space
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This park is steeped in Aspen history, tracing its roots back to mining and ranching. Encompassing a 70-acre area, it features bike paths, benches, and community gardens. The views are consistently stunning, with mountains surrounding the park on all sides.
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Aspen
Highlight • Settlement
Aspen, Colorado, the world-famous ski resort town is a great place to kick off or end your ride by exploring the historic downtown area. Cruise through the streets with Victorian …
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Tom Blake Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tom Blake Trail is one a many located on Snowmass. It has an intermediate rating and is very flowy. You will wind through tons of aspen trees, have some man …
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Fryingpan Lakes
Highlight • Lake
Located between Basalt and Leadville, Colorado, the Fryingpan Lakes are nestled at the foothills of several two 13,000 foot peaks (Mount Oklahoma and Deer Mountain) and a 14er (Mount Massive). …
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Rim Trail (Aspen)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Rim Trail is an Aspen classic, not only because it's a super fun singletrack but also for the beautiful views along the entire trail.
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Rio Grande Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Rio Grande Trail runs for 42 miles between Aspen & Glenwood Springs. This is a multi-use trail of mostly asphalt surface, with some concrete and compacted gravel sections. Being …
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