Tag Archives: Independence Pass

The Grottos by Aspen

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Bronwyn

The Grottos are right on Highway 82 as you go over Independence Pass. You can park at the day use area where there are some picnic tables (and restrooms) then walk around over the usual rock formations which look sort … Continue reading →

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Still snow on Independence Pass

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Bronwyn

Driving to Denver via Independence Pass I was surprised to see how much snow there still is in mid July… all that rain this last May will make for a pretty summer 🙂

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Lost Man

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Bronwyn

Lost Man is becoming an annual tradition 🙂 The lower trailhead is about 25 minutes from Aspen on the way to Independence Pass. It is not a closed loop and the two trailheads are about 3 miles apart so it … Continue reading →

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Finally Fall!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Bronwyn

Fall arrived seemingly overnight and brought an early snow to our valley. We went for a drive from Aspen over Independence Pass through the beautiful town of Twin Lakes to Leadville. On the way we passed the trailhead for La … Continue reading →

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Lost Man Trail

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Bronwyn

This is one of my favourite trails in the high country above Aspen. Driving up to Independence Pass from Aspen you first come to the lower trail head where it is a good idea to leave a car. Then continuing … Continue reading →

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