Leisure Hike at East Aspen Hunter Creek

4.8 (6 Viator reviews) 2 hrs Aspen area

John Denver Sanctuary
Riverside trails
The Roaring Fork River
Ute Cemetery
View of Aspen

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About this activity

Summer Season Only (May - October)

This tour is a light hike that traverses through park space and trail networks through Aspen's East End and loop through the lower Hunter Creek. Guests will enjoy the natural beauty of Aspen along hidden riverside paths and quiet neighborhoods while learning a bit of Aspen's history and culture.

This is a great activity for guests that are looking to explore Aspen a bit and get a little exercise. This light hike is a moderate level of difficulty. Guests should be prepared to hike along uneven dirt and rock trails with some elevation gain.

This light hike will encounter uneven surfaces and dirt paths with some elevation gain.

Itinerary

  1. Wheeler Opera House · pass by

    Tour begins from in front of the Wheeler Opera House.

  2. Ute Cemetery · pass by

    Tour passes through the Ute Cemetery which is a great example of a Colorado, Pioneer Cemetery.

  3. Roaring Fork River · pass by

    Tour traverses along and across the Roaring Fork River.

  4. Smuggler Mountain · pass by

    Tour traverses along the base of Smuggler Mountain. Views of the Smuggler mine.

  5. Hunter Creek Trail · pass by

    The lower Hunter Creek Trail is a charming hike.

  6. The John Denver Sanctuary · pass by

    The John Denver Sanctuary connects to the park network along the Roaring Fork River.

What's included

  • Professional Local Guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Tour meets 5 minutes prior to start directly across from the corner of the Wheeler Opera House on the brick pedestrian walking mall in downtown Aspen, Colorado.

End point: Tour meets 5 minutes prior to start directly across from the corner of the Wheeler Opera House on the brick pedestrian walking mall in downtown Aspen, Colorado.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Uneven Trail Surfaces
  • Slight Elevation Gain

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.8/5

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Aspen (Viator lists this tour under Aspen; it has no meeting-point coordinates).