Summer hiking from the door
Tips
- Start early. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.
- The building's seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub are perfect after a hike.
Walking times from Durant 6D
- Ute Trail trailheadA steep, short hike to Ute Rock with a view over town.10 min
- Silver Queen GondolaAspen Mountain's main lift, running from Gondola Plaza to the summit. In summer it carries hikers and diners up to the Sundeck.5 min · 0.25 mi
- Rio Grande Trail (Aspen end)A paved riverside path for walking and biking that runs down the Roaring Fork Valley.15 min
Approximate walking times from 748 S Galena St. The walk home from town is uphill. Each name opens Google Maps walking directions.
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Ten steps from Aspen Mountain.
The Galena Penthouse is a 772 sq ft, one-bedroom, top-floor condo in Aspen's Durant Condominiums, with a private landing shared with no other residence and nobody above. Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight onto Aspen Mountain and the Aztec ski run. An access trail ten steps from the back door leads onto the mountain, and the Silver Queen Gondola and downtown Aspen are both an easy walk. It sleeps two, with a king bed, a wood-burning fireplace, a full kitchen, Sonos, and a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Reserve direct with Dunn Estates, with no third-party platform fees.
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Can you hike up Aspen Mountain?
Yes. Several routes climb to the summit, and the gondola can bring you down in the summer season.