Smuggler Trail is a 40-minute hike with light to moderate elevation gain, awarding stellar views of Aspen Valley. Total hike time is estimated about 2 hours out and back with some photo-op moments.
If you are looking for more of a challenge and some time in the sun, enjoy this 9-mile out at back. The total time estimate is about 4 hours, including a breathtaking picnic.
See below for our favorite spots in Aspen and surrounds - COFFEE & BREAKFAST 1) Unravel Coffee & Bar | Cafe $$ https://unravel.coffee/pages/unravel-coffee-and-bar-aspen 2) Paradise Bakery | Coffee & Pastries $$ https://www.paradisebakeryaspen.com/ 3) Bear Den | Bistro $$$ https://beardenaspen.com/menus OUR FAVOURITES 1) The Monarch | Steakhouse $$$$ https://www.monarchaspen.com/ 2) Steakhouse 316 | Steakhouse $$$$ https://www.steakhouse316.com/ 3) Free Range Kitchen | Upscale American $$$ https://www.freerangebasalt.com/ 4) Los Mananas | Upscale Mexican $$$$ https://lasmontanasaspen.com/ 5) El Korita (Our First Date) | Mexican $ https://www.elkoritawillits.com/ 6) French Alpine Bistro | French Bistro $$$ https://www.frenchalpinebistro.com/ 7) Clark's Oyster Bar | Seafood & American $$$$ https://clarksaspen.com/ 8) White House Tavern | Upscale Casual $$$ https://aspenwhitehouse.com/
SALOONS, SUPPER CLUBS & BARS 1) Bad Harriett | Private Bootlegger $$$ https://aubergeresorts.com/hoteljerome/dine/bad-harriet/ 2) Madame Ushi | Aspen Asian $$$$ https://madameushiaspen.com/ 3) Hooch | Craft Cocktail Bar $$$ https://hoochaspen.com/ 4) Silver City | Upscale Saloon $$ https://www.silvercityaspen.com/
OUTDOORSY: 1) Clay Shooting & Fly Fishing | Aspen Outfitting Company $$$ All of your outdoor outfitting needs. Speak to Dani for Reservations https://aspenoutfitting.com/ 2) Golf | River Valley Ranch $$ See Tyler for T times https://rvrgolf.com/ 3) eBiking up the Bells | Maroon Bells $$ Speak to Tyler about Maroon Bells Pass recommendations. For Rentals of eBike refer to Aspen Bikes at https://www.aspenbikes.com/ NON-OUTDOORSEY (aka Dani's List): 1) Spa | St Regis Aspen Resort $$$$ Signature Mountain Treatments. Speak to Dani for Reservations 2) Cowboy and Cowgirl Essentials | Kemo Sabe $$$$ https://www.kemosabe.com/ 3) Shopping | Start at Galena St. The Brand Building, 201 S Galena St, Aspen, CO 81611