Right through Aspen’s back door, this hike can be a very easy ramble through the Hunter Creek Valley meadows or can be lengthened and steepened to make a great half-day loop. An ACES naturalist will relay the rich natural and human history of the area. Views, ecological diversity and stories are what make this hike an Aspen favorite.
Hike: Hunter Creek
Distance:
2.5 – 5 miles round trip
High Point:
8,800 feet
Starting Elevation:
7,900 feet or 8,600 feet
Average Time:
1 – 4 hours
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