Easy hikes and walks in Pitkin County
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Exploring Pitkin County on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Pitkin County. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.
Last updated: October 3, 2025
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1. Spiral Point via Rim Trail South — Snowmass Village
5.67km
01:42
190m
190m
Peaceful ridgeline hike through aspens to a marble platform with 360-degree mountain views.
Easy
9
hikers
2. Linkins Lake Trail — Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness
2.58km
00:55
160m
160m
Alpine lake hike through glacial cirque with ancient stunted trees and Continental Divide views.
Easy
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3. East of Aspen Trail — North Star Nature Preserve
6.39km
01:40
40m
40m
Riverside walk through wildlife preserve with heron colonies, beaver spotting, and mountain views near Aspen.
Easy
8
hikers
Walk through a preserved 1880s silver mining ghost town with original saloons and cabins.
Easy
6
hikers
5. Historical Town of Independence — Aspen, Colorado
908m
00:15
20m
20m
Explore preserved mining buildings and ruins of a 1,500-person silver boom town from the 1800s.
Easy
6
hikers
Paved alpine trail to the Continental Divide with 14er views and thin mountain air above treeline.
Easy
2
hikers
7. Highline Trail loop — Aspen-Snowmass
5.04km
01:26
120m
120m
Scenic connector trail through aspen groves linking Aspen and Snowmass with mountain views.
Easy
3
hikers
8. Lowline Trail — Snowmass Village
4.75km
01:20
100m
100m
Peaceful village trail through oak shrublands to a scenic overlook of Snowmass golf course and valley.
Easy
9. Rio Grande Trail and Music Tent loop — Aspen
1.99km
00:32
20m
20m
Paved rail-trail through Aspen's valley with river views and mountain backdrop on historic railroad route.
Easy
10. Moore Trail loop — Moore Open Space
3.26km
00:51
20m
20m
Sagebrush singletrack connecting Aspen's edge with Pyramid Peak views and wildflower meadows.
Easy
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