Wilderness Hiking Trips

Beginner - Half Day Trips (includes refreshments)

1. HUNTER CREEK – Enjoy great views of the Elk Mountain Range while meandering through aspen groves and colorful fields. Minimum age: 8: Elevation gain: 600-1000 feet: Roundtrip distance: 3-4 miles: Length: 3 hours: Season: mid-May – October.

2. Crater Lake – This hike begins at beautiful Maroon Lake, and a stunning view of the 14,000-foot Maroon Bells rewards you along the way. You’ll learn about the formations of the Bells and native vegetation. Minimum age: 8: Elevation gain: 700 feet: Round trip distance: 3 miles: Length: approximately 3 hours: Season: mid-June – October.

3. Snowmass Creek – Mt. Daly forms a beautiful backdrop for this hike while traveling through woods and open meadows affords great views of the peaks ahead. Minimum age: 8: Elevation gain: 1,000 ft: Round trip distance: 3-4 miles: Length: 3 hours: Season: mid-June – October.



Intermediate - Half or 3/4 Day Trips (includes refreshments of linch)

1. Difficult Creek – This forested trail offers a gradual uphill and views of Aspen and the valley.  Minimum age: 8: Elevation gain: 600-1,000 ft: Round trip distance: 3-4 miles: Length: 3 hours: Season: mid-June – October.


2. American Lake – See the scenic Castle Creek Valley and an alpine lake nestled among 12,000 and 13,000-foot peaks. The shoreline of the lake makes for a great picnic place. Minimum age: 12: Elevation gain: 2,000 ft: Round trip distance: 7 miles: Length: 6 hours: Season: mid-June – October.



Advanced - Full day Trips (includes lunch)

1. GRIZZLY LAKE – This trail leads you along the Continental Divide up to an alpine lake located at the base of 13,988-foot Grizzly Peak. Minimum age: 16 (flexible-depending on age and experience): Elevation gain: 2,200 ft: Round trip distance: 7.5 miles: Length: Approximately 8 hours: Season July – October.

2. BUCKSKIN PASS – Experience unsurpassed views of Crater Lake, the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak, Capitol Peak and more. Minimum age: 16 (flexible-depending on age and experience): Elevation gain: 3,100 ft: Round trip distance: 9.5 miles: Length: 9 hours: Season: July – October.

3. LOST MAN LOOP – Hike through delicate tundra, and visit alpine lakes with awesome views of the Continental Divide. Minimum age: 16 (flexible-depending on age and experience): Elevation gain: 1,300 ft: Round trip distance: 9 miles: Length: 8 hours: Season: July – October.