Saying goodbye to an Aspen summer isn’t so bad knowing the fall season is approaching. Autumn gold with rust colored tones, and sunny blue skies accompanied by crisp mountain air are a few reasons why fall in Aspen is so desirable. Check out 5 more reasons why we are looking forward to fall in Aspen.

American Lake Trail: This short trail climbs steeply through aspen groves, forests and meadows to a high mountain lake just below the timberline, offering hikers a good workout and a great way to acclimate for some of the Aspen area’s more challenging trails. The trail rises steeply and then follows a series of switchbacks for the first 1 1/2 miles.  Then the trail levels off with gentle rises until you reach the lake at 3.2 miles.