A hand-picked starting point — the most welcoming, iconic, or just plain great outdoor groups in Aspen.
Every Thursday evening
Independence Run & Hike, 901 Highway 133, Carbondale
A relaxed 4–5 mile route around Carbondale with drinks and snacks afterward. All paces welcome, from first-timers to veterans; bring a headlamp in the darker months.
Most Wednesdays through the summer (weather permitting), alternating road and mountain bike events
Varies — venues from Aspen to Glenwood Springs
The 2026 season runs 15 April to 26 August, alternating road and mountain bike rounds, nearly all on Wednesdays with the occasional weekend one-off. The club marks dates tentative until permits issue.
Open daily in winter, conditions and grooming permitting
Trailheads connecting Aspen, Snowmass, and Basalt (Aspen and Snowmass Cross-Country Centers)
60+ miles of free groomed trails for classic and skate skiing — one of the largest free Nordic systems in North America. Some segments are dog-friendly; check the grooming report.