Recreation area

Aspen Mountain Ski Area

White River National Forest · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Aspen Mountain and its famous black-diamond terrain has kept the town of Aspen on the map since 1947, serving up great groomers, glades, bumps and steeps for anyone who dares step off the lift. Vertical rise: 3,267 ft./996 mTerrain: 675 acres/273 hectaresNumber of trails: 76Miles/km of trails: 64 miles/103 kmLongest run: 3 miles/4.83 kmTypes of trails: easiest: 0%, more difficult: 48%, most difficult: 26%, expert: 26%Lifts: 8: 6 primary – 1 gondola (14-minute ride), 1 high-speed quad, 1 high-speed double, 1 quad, 2 doubles; 2 secondary – 1 quad (Little Nell), 1 double (Bell Mountain)Lift hours: All lifts open at 9 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m.Rental/Retail: Four-Mountain Sports/D&E Ski and Snowboard Shop/D&E Women across the street from the Silver Queen GondolaOn-Mountain Restaurants: 4: Sundeck, Bonnie's, Ajax Tavern, Montagna Restaurant and Bar in The Little Nell

Getting there

Take Highway 82 into the town of Aspen. Aspen Ski Area is due south of the town of Aspen.

Activities

  • WINTER SPORTS

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