- The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Aspen, Colorado, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Mountains, Ghost Towns and Movie Theaters.
- From Maroon Bells to Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aspen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Crested Butte, Snowmass Village, Gunnison and Vail.
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Families who enjoy the outdoors tend to embrace the Grottos Trail for an easy hiking experience. Exploring the large rock formations, boulders, and waterfalls are simple form the trail itself, and there is a popular picnicking area at the trailhead.
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Linkins Lake Trail is perched near the lip of a hanging valley overlooking the headwaters of the Roaring Fork River. The lake reflects gem green and piercingly clear water beside a trail and mountains etched against a deep-blue sky.
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The 4.8 mile trail within Buckskin Pass is the primary recreational attraction in the immediate area. The trail itself is mostly utilized for hiking, and it is rated as a difficult path which is best for advanced hikers.
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The Maroon-Snowmass Trail diverges from the Snowmass Creek Trailhead for a 8.5 mile out and back pathway. Accessible from June until September, the trail is used primarily for hiking and is rated as difficult for advanced hikers.
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At almost 20 miles long, Conundrum Creek Trail weaves between meadows, hot springs, rivers, and more. There are several lodge bridges scattered along the length of the trail that visitors can cross over.
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The first prospector arrived in Leadville in 1880 claiming to have found silver, so over the course of the next three years, he was joined by 1,999 other people, but by 1900 men were spending their time hunting and drinking instead. Visitors can visit the ghost town.
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All that remains of this gold-mining town that sprang up in the mountains of Aspen Colorado is the Independence Ghost Town. After a short lived gold mining operation, brave visitors can explore the abandoned buildings and possibly meet any residents that were left behind.
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Aspen Walking Tours organize a variety of informative guided tours such as the Dark Side Tour, Past to Present tours and more, which introduce visitors to the local history and culture of Aspen.
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The primary whitewater rafting company in the region is the Aspen Whitewater Rafting company. The business has been guiding visitors for over 20 years along the local rivers on personalized adventures that focus on small group sizes.
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The Lazy 7 Guest and Horse Ranch offer snowmobile rides within the White River National Forest. The ranch also offers horseback trail rides, a pasture for weddings, and a facility that can cater special events.