Snowmass Village

Provides maps and information on recreation, camping, hiking and other activities for the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest. Click for Tenth Mountain Hut information, availability and reservations.

From beginner to expert, Snowmass has an extensive trail system with over 40 miles of scenic single track and roads to explore. The Elk Camp gondola now runs in summer seven days a week with the lift going to the top of the ridge Friday through Sunday delivering over 3,000 vertical feet of an unbeatable mountain network of trails.  A five-acre terrain course offers downhill thrills, jumps and berms to test your skill level. Head to the Discovery Zone located at the end of the Snowmass Village Mall. Even more trails, parks and on-mountain activities to come!  Ready for a real adventure? Take a hike or bike tour with an experienced guide.

For rentals or guided adventures

Aspen/Snowmass 970.923.1227

Aspen Sports 970.923.6111

Blazing Adventures 1.800.282.RAFT (7238)

Christy Sports 970.923.2717

D&E Ski & Snowboard Shop 970.923.2337

Gene Taylor Sports 970.923.4336

The mountains are sure to inspire unique creations at this free crafts hour for children. Parents can join in the fun or drop off their children to fashion unique vacation mementos such as felt animals, beaded bracelets and bird feeders.

Discover some of the most picturesque and remote places in the region on a comfortable guided jeep tour. Expansive vistas, wilderness areas, high alpine wildflower meadows, and rugged mountains where the views seem to go on forever await. Look for elk, deer, bear, foxes, and other interesting wildlife.

Explore the serene beauty of Snowmass aspen forests and wildflower meadows on a guided ride across Snowmass Mountain. Half-day, full-day and overnight trips are available. One to five-hour rides are available.

Aspen/Snowmass 970.923.1227 or Blazing Adventures 800.282.RAFT

There is no better place to experience Colorado hiking than on Snowmass Mountain. Try a short hike on the Ditch Trail for an amazing view of the Snowmass Creek Valley or explore the KAR Trail from top of the to Sam's Knob Lift down to Burlingame Lift. The new Bear Claw Trail connects West Government and the Ditch Trail. Next summer, the new Cross Mountain Trail will be completed linking the Uhlrhof Restaurant area and Elk Camp/East Government area. For Hiking maps, contact the Snowmass Village Parks and Trails Division, 970.923.5110.

Guided Wade Trips: Spend a half or full-day with experienced local guides, fishing either the Colorado River or the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers, both of which have been desig-nated as Gold Medal Trout Rivers by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Guided Float Trips: Try your flies against trophy-size trout by floating the Colorado River through spectacular Glenwood Canyon or down the Roaring Fork River with experienced lo-cal guides. Fishing license is required.

Dynamic daily and weekly programs for ages three through teen include mountainboarding, skateboarding, paintball, fort camping and mountain biking. Weekend private classes, an in-door skate ramp, theme and nature days, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of activities make this a must-do summer adventure camp for kids. Flexible scheduling available by reservation.

Enjoy an easy two-hour guided walk along the gentle, kid-friendly Snowmass Nature Trail. A naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) shares tips on wildflowers, animal tracks and birds.

A series of field school courses for children will be offered throughout the summer. These half-day, full-day, and multi-day courses for kids ages 5-17 cover various naturalist topics. Pre-registration is required.