6 days in Colorado Springs, Aspen & Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): walk around Garden of the Gods.

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Denver to Colorado Springs is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In September, daytime highs in Colorado Springs are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Aspen.

On the 4th (Sun), take a memorable drive along Independence Pass, then hike along Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, and then fly like a bird with Aspen Paragliding.

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Traveling by car from Colorado Springs to Aspen takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Colorado Springs in September, with highs in Aspen at 72°F and lows at 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Take a break from the city and head to Trail Ridge Road and Emerald Lake Trail. Step out of Rocky Mountain National Park to go to Grand Lake and see The Beach at Grand Lake, which is approximately 3h 45 min away. There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Glen Haven General Store, contemplate the waterfront views at Bear Lake, and explore the striking landscape of Many Parks Curve Overlook.

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Drive from Aspen to Rocky Mountain National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, bus, and car; or do a combination of bus and car. In September, Rocky Mountain National Park is a bit warmer than Aspen - with highs of 81°F and lows of 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.