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Grottos Trail

Highway 82, Aspen, CO 81611
+1 970 925 3445
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Ranked #15 of 61 attractions in Aspen
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails
Activities: Hiking
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Phoenix, AZ
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174 reviews 174 reviews
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76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is a nice stop outside of Aspen. The rocks are amazing with nooks that you can climb inside. There are small waters falls and lots to see. Highly recommended stop. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

The rocks are huge, the falls are beautiful, the ice cave is remarkable, Watch out for the Bears.. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

Loved this hike right of Highway 82 about 10 miles outside of Aspen. Great picnic and short hike area - the ice caves were amazing and you could climb down into them (if the water level is low enough). Would love to go back in the winter and see what it looks like More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2011

This pretty hike is easy to moderate. Large, smooth boulders make this trail different than any other. I would suggest not taking small children, as there are some deep crevasses between the rocks. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2011

Amazing trail, the grottos and the waterfalls. Most of it is flat, great for kids.Great spot for a picnic, follow the short trail right of the parking lot, there is a table at the end that overlooks the waterfalls. More

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Westminster, Colorado
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2010
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The Grottos Trail which is only about 0.6 miles round trip is ideal for those needing a quick stop, particularly those traveling with small children. There are several nice picnic areas, and the trail holds two hidden gems unlike many of the other longer trails in the area, including the ice caves, where you can climb into "caves" with a... More

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