Hike with an ACES Naturalist! Get to know more about the Roaring Fork Valley by hiking with a naturalist guide.
Summer Naturalist Hikes
Meet us for one of our daily free hikes, or reserve a private hike. Our guides know the area and have a wealth of stories and information to share about the wildlife and history of the area. ACES offers free nature tours at Maroon Bells, Aspen Mountain, and Snowmass Mountain. ACES also offers private guided experiences (see below).
Daily Free Nature Hikes
Naturalist tours run Saturday, June 19 – Monday, September 5, 2022 unless noted otherwise.
Ashcroft Guided Tours
Green World Day Hike
Join an ACES Naturalist guide for a hike through the Ashcroft ghost town up to the famed Pine Creek Cookhouse. After wandering along Castle Creek through wildflower meadows and mountain vistas, enjoy a prixe fixe lunch at the Cookhouse. The hike duration is 2 hours, with departure dependent on restaurant reservation time.
River Run Sunset Hike
Join an ACES Naturalist guide for the evening version of our “Green World Day Hike” through the Ashcroft ghost town up to the famed Pine Creek Cookhouse. After wandering along Castle Creek through wildflower meadows and mountain vistas, enjoy dinner at the Cookhouse. The hike duration is 2 hours, with departure dependent on restaurant reservation time.
Private Naturalist-Guided Tours
Hire a Naturalist guide for your hiking or educational experience exploring the mountains around Aspen. Our guides know the area and have a wealth of stories and information to share about wildlife, history, and ecology. Private guided options are perfect for individuals, families, or groups. Email guide@aspennature.org and we will help you determine what hike is best for you. ACES is a permitted outfitter guide through the US Forest Service White River National Forest.