8 days in Aspen Itinerary

Known as a ski resort town, Aspen's history goes back to its roots as a silver-mining village tucked away in an isolated valley of the Rocky Mountains.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Maroon Lake Scenic Trail and Crater Lake Trail. Get in touch with nature at Glenwood Canyon Bike Trail and Cottonwood Pass. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Aspen: Grizzly Creek Trail (in Glenwood Springs), Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn (in Carbondale) and Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs (in Redstone). There's lots more to do: hike along Snowmass Village Hiking Trails, tour the pleasant surroundings at West Maroon Trail, enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Aspen Music Festival and School, and identify plant and animal life at Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.

To find maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Aspen day trip planning app.

July in Aspen sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 49°F at night.