Activity Downtown, Aspen
Aspen Mountain
An activity in Downtown, Aspen, a splurge ($$$$) and worth most of a day (about 6 hours). Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Ski mountain rising straight from downtown Aspen, reached by the Silver Queen Gondola, with no beginner runs.
It is one of 18 curated places we feature in Aspen, alongside 4 activities, 4 places to eat and 4 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Silver Queen Gondola and Ajax Tavern. Set aside most of a day (about 6 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Adventure
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 6 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Aspen, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Silver Queen Gondola
Ride from downtown to the 11,212-foot summit of Aspen Mountain in about 15 minutes.
Activity · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Ajax Tavern
Slopeside patio at the base of the gondola, known for its truffle fries and burger.
Food · 0.0 mi straight-line - 3The Little Nell
Ski-in, ski-out hotel at the base of the Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain.
Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Aspen Art Museum
Free contemporary art museum with a rooftop cafe and mountain views.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Wheeler Opera House
Sandstone opera house built in 1889 by silver baron Jerome Wheeler, now hosting concerts, comedy and films.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6White House Tavern
Small tavern in an 1883 miner's cottage, known for crispy chicken sandwiches.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Aspen Mountain is a stop on our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Aspen
3 more curated activities in Aspen. See the full Aspen guide.
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Crater Lake Trail
3.6-mile round trip from Maroon Lake to a quieter lake right under the Bells.
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Aspen Highlands
Ski area west of town known for Highland Bowl, a steep bowl reached by a hike along the ridge from the top lift.
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Snowmass
The largest of the four Aspen Snowmass mountains, with long groomed cruisers and the Elk Camp Gondola.
When to go
Average daily highs in Aspen run from 30°F in January to 80°F in July; April is usually the wettest month. For Aspen Mountain itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Aspen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Aspen weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Aspen Mountain, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 39.18639, -106.81861
- Destination
- Aspen, Colorado
- Website
- aspensnowmass.com
Aspen Mountain: quick answers
How much time do you need at Aspen Mountain?
Plan on most of a day (about 6 hours) at Aspen Mountain. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Aspen Mountain?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Ride the historic Lift 1A side for quieter laps and views over town.
Which TripsCircle routes include Aspen Mountain?
Aspen Mountain appears on Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Aspen Mountain to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Aspen.
Plan Aspen
- Aspen travel guide 18 places
- Best time to visit Aspen weather by month
- Vail to Aspen 39 mi straight-line
- Rocky Mountain NP to Aspen 100 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Aspen
- Grottos Trail Outdoors
- Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro Food
- J-Bar at Hotel Jerome Drinks
- Hotel Jerome Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.