# Summer hiking from the door

> Summer and fall at the Galena Penthouse: walk onto Aspen Mountain's hiking routes from the access path, ride the gondola down, or hike the Ute Trail nearby.

**Short answer:** In summer and fall the same access path that serves skiers leads onto Aspen Mountain's hiking routes. Hike up, then ride the Silver Queen Gondola down when it is running for the summer season. The Ute Trail trailhead is about a 10-minute walk.

## 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 the Galena Penthouse

- Ute Trail trailhead: about 10 min on foot. A steep, short hike to Ute Rock with a view over town.
- Silver Queen Gondola: about 5 min on foot. Aspen Mountain's main lift, running from Gondola Plaza to the summit. In summer it carries hikers and diners up to the Sundeck.
- Rio Grande Trail (Aspen end): about 15 min on foot. A paved riverside path for walking and biking that runs down the Roaring Fork Valley.

## Questions

**Can you hike up Aspen Mountain?**
Yes. Several routes climb to the summit, and the gondola can bring you down in the summer season.

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