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Red Butte Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Aspen

“A quick run to the summit of Red Butte with several fun scrambles and 360-degree views. ”

Michael Griffin
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Miles

0.7

KM

53%

Runnable

8,281' 2,524 m

High

7,863' 2,397 m

Low

419' 128 m

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17%

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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Michael Griffin
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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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