Aspen Off the Beaten Path

Ghost Town

by Callavetta

A short trail strolls through the remains of Old Independence, now a ghost town. Beaver ponds, dams and lodges can be found along the river that runs through what used to be an old gold mining town.

Situated at 10,800 feet, walk slowly because you may have a tough time catching your breath!

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	Aspen Forests Tip Rating:

By Callavetta on August 18, 2004

Aspen Forest on Highway 82

by Callavetta

Continuing through town and up Highway 82 will take you through some beautiful and eery Aspen forests. The road gets very narrow and curvy but the trip is worth the effort. Take advantage of frequent pull outs and small parking areas to get out and walk about a bit.

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	Fall Colors Tip Rating:

By Callavetta on September 16, 2004

Independence Pass Road

by Callavetta

September brings magnificent fall colors to the Aspen area. A drive up Highway 82, towards Independence Pass is glorious.

Independence Pass has a relatively short season, open only from late June til late September. But the every month has it's special look.

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	Hiking in Aspen Tip Rating:

Updated By goingsolo on September 21, 2004

Aspen

by goingsolo

Along the trail up to Smuggler's mine- one of Aspen's local trails. The late May snowmelt has caused the substantial creek flow. Unfortunately, the upper elevations, and trails, remain packed with the wintry residue, making hiking in the Maroone Bells- Snowmass wilderness impossible.

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	Four Pass Loop Tip Rating:

By goingsolo on May 9, 2004

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A 28 mile multi day hike which leads over 4 12,000 foot mountain passes- West Maroon, Frigid Air, Trail Rider and Buckskin. The trail begins at Maroon Lake.

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	On top of the world Tip Rating:

Updated By goingsolo on September 21, 2004

Aspen

by goingsolo

Well, not really. Not even the top of Aspen mountain, as the gondola is not yet operating. But its a nice view of the town from Smuggler's Mine.

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	Get lost out there Tip Rating:

Updated By goingsolo on November 3, 2004

Aspen

by goingsolo

In places like this (Maroone Bells-Snowmass wilderness) there seems to be no limit to the distance one can see- over land, and, perhaps, into oneself.
T.A. Baron, A Walk in the Wilderness

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	Mining tours

Updated By goingsolo on May 9, 2004

Smugglers mine is located in Smuggler Mountain, across from Aspen mountain. A walking tour leads you 1,200 feet into the mountain. The world's largest silver nugget was extracted from this mine.

Compromise Mine, on Aspen mountain, allows you to ride a mining car 2,000 feet underground below the Little Nell ski run,

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	Paragliding A tandem, guided...

By tetonski1 on August 26, 2002

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by tetonski1

Paragliding

A tandem, guided flight with the Aspen Paragliding School offers bird’s-eye views of the surrounding mountain ranges, not to mention a great story to take home and impress your lowland friends. Launch off Walsh’s or Ruthie’s ski runs on Ajax; cost is $175 for a tandem flight. Lessons are also available for pilot certification, 925-7625.

Indoor rock-climbing at the Aspen Recreation Department (920-5140) or the wall at the Aspen Athletic Club (925-2531)

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	Fire among the everygreens

By Callavetta on September 16, 2004

Aspen

by Callavetta

A bright burst of gold among the deep green of the Evergreen forest.