Big trails, bigger skies, and a downtown that hums day and night — Aspenvale is a four-season escape where every season earns its postcard. Here's how to make the most of yours.
From a 6,400-foot summit to a lamplit historic main street, these are the places that make a first visit unforgettable — and a tenth one feel like coming home.
The crown jewel of the trail system — a 7.2-mile climb to a granite notch with 360° views of the Cascade range and the valley far below.
Trail details
1,400 vertical feet of family-friendly terrain, three high-speed lifts, and a freshly cut glade for the bold. Open November through April.
Winter guide
Restored 1890s brick facades house indie bookshops, a mountain brewery, and farm-to-table kitchens along six walkable, lamplit blocks.
Stroll the strip
Rent a canoe or paddleboard, cast for rainbow trout, or simply soak in the alpenglow from the dock at the historic 1924 boathouse.
Summer guide
A cluster of working studios, glassblowers, and galleries where you can watch makers at work and take a piece of the mountains home.
See what's on
Trace Aspenvale's silver-rush roots through restored mining gear, pioneer photographs, and the original 1887 town charter on display.
Plan a visitAspenvale never closes for the season — it just changes its colors. However you like to play, there's a perfect time to come find it.
When the snow retreats, 92 miles of trail open to wildflower meadows, the Saturday market spills onto Birch Street, and Crystal Lake warms just enough for an afternoon paddle.
The Bowl opens, the nordic tracks groom up, and downtown glows under a fresh blanket of snow. Spend the morning on the slopes and the evening by a fireside in a Birch Street café.
A little planning goes a long way at altitude. Here's everything you need to arrive easy and settle in fast.
From the historic Birch Street Inn to slopeside cabins and lakeside campgrounds, Aspenvale has a bed for every budget. Book early for festival weekends.
Just 90 minutes from the regional airport via Highway 9. Carry chains November through April, and use the free downtown shuttle once you arrive.
Stop by 100 Summit Avenue for trail maps, event tickets, and local tips from the people who know the mountains best. Open daily, 8am–6pm.
The mountains set the stage, but it's the festivals that fill the streets. Here's what's coming up across the seasons in Aspenvale.
Full events calendarBirch Street · 10am–8pm · Live music & market
Eagle's Notch Trailhead · 7am start
Downtown Galleries · 5–9pm
Lakeside Pavilion · 12–7pm
Founders' Square · 5–9pm · Free
Download the full Aspenvale trail map and seasonal visitor guide, or reach out to the Visitor Center and we'll help you plan the perfect trip.