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Cottonwood Pass is the high point along the road between Buena Vista and Taylor Park Reservoir. This point on the road is well above treeline and is along the Colorado Trail. It's worth visiting even if you don't want to journey far from the car.

This seasonally open museum is on the National Register of Historic Places. It explores some of Aspen's Victorian era and the agrarian history of the region.

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.

This section of Upper Cattle Creek Road takes you past Spring Park Reservoir on relatively smooth, hard-packed gravel. It is doable on a road bike, but you might want slightly fatter tires (~28mm and up) for a more comfortable ride.

Beaver Lake is a large, popular lake in Marble, Colorado. You can swim and fish in the lake (it's cold, though), and you can follow the service road that passes by it and check out more of the natural and historical features along the Crystal City Road.

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 architecture, checking out local shops and art galleries, grab a quick coffee at one of the nearby cafes, or stop by one of the diverse restaurants in town for a meal, before hitting the road again.

This is what you've been climbing for. Superb up close views of the Elk Mountains, all achieved under your own steam.

Travelling south out of Apen, the Castle Creek Climb offers amazing views of the Elk Mountains and spectacular colours in the fall.