Easy hikes and walks in the Elk Mountains
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Exploring Elk Mountains 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 the Elk Mountains. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.
Last updated: November 30, 2025
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60
hikers
5.67km
01:42
190m
190m
Peaceful ridgeline hike through aspens to a marble platform with 360-degree mountain views.
Easy
5.0
(1)
49
hikers
5.50km
01:34
130m
130m
Alpine lake hopping through massive aspen groves with hidden waterfalls and Ruby Range views.
Easy
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33
hikers
7.11km
01:54
80m
80m
Gentle riverside trail through wildflower meadows where the East River winds like silver ribbon.
Easy
5.0
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8
hikers
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
7
hikers
1.85km
00:34
70m
70m
Gentle forest walk through towering aspens to secluded beaver ponds with Anthracite Range reflections.
Easy
6
hikers
3.22km
00:50
20m
20m
Gentle lakeside loop at 10,200 feet with wildflowers, waterfalls, and fish-filled waters below Ruby peaks.
Easy
2
hikers
5.04km
01:26
120m
120m
Scenic connector trail through aspen groves linking Aspen and Snowmass with mountain views.
Easy
3
hikers
4.75km
01:20
100m
100m
Peaceful village trail through oak shrublands to a scenic overlook of Snowmass golf course and valley.
Easy
5.12km
01:24
80m
80m
Gentle trail through Colorado wildflower meadows to a reflective mountain lake via scenic creek bridges.
Easy
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