Aspen Summer Activities

Aspen, Colorado summer activities are endless. Take a tour with an experienced guide or enjoy fun family activities like canoeing, hiking, biking, and more.

For some of the best mountaineering in the world visit the Elk Range of the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy climbs on 14,000 ft. peaks with magnificent views all around.

Take a conditioning hike up Mt. Sopris or Castle Peak; or, experience a technical route on Capitol Peak, Pyramid Peak, and the Maroon Bells. Anytime you go on a hike in the region, you will be guided safely along the various paths by knowledgeable locals who love to help out visitors. But don't worry, the trek is always an adventurous experience!

Also popular are backcountry guided hut trips. This particular experience allows you to enjoy breathtaking views of the gorgeous Aspen area, and enjoy a vantage point of the area few get to see.

A backcountry jeep tour and picnic at the top of Elk Camp on Snowmass Mountain is another great way to enjoy the great outdoors in Aspen. Privately maintained by the U.S. Forest Service and the Snowmass Ski Area, the Elk Camp is popular with many visitors.

The 11,325-foot Burnt Mountain affords amazing views from the summit, where you can see Aspen Mountain, Willow Creek, and Maroon Bells. Perhaps you'll even catch sight of a large herd of elk. These majestic animals often make this area their summer residence.