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Red Butte Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Aspen
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“A quick hike to the summit of Red Butte with several fun scrambles and 360-degree views. ”

Michael Griffin
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Point to Point

8,281' 2,524 m

High

7,863' 2,397 m

Low

419' 128 m

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Avg Grade (10°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

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Need to Know

No parking at Red Butte Trailhead; must park at Henry Stein Park and take the Cemetery Lane Trail to the trailhead.

Description

This is an easy to follow trail followed by fun scramble sections to the summit of Red Butte with views of Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Pyramid Peak.

Flora & Fauna

Sage brush, douglas fir

Contacts

Land Manager: Aspen / Pitkin County Open Space & Trails

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  5.0 from 3 votes

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in Aspen

#967

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in Aspen

#156

in Colorado

#967

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Looking west at Maroon Bells and Buttermilk from middle of Red Butte trail.
Apr 1, 2020 near Aspen, CO

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Apr 1, 2020
Eric Harrill
First "official" hike of yr. Nice quick hike, few steep and narrow scrambs. 1mi

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