King Cabin

Adventure Lodge & Gallery

The Ashcroft Adventure Lodge is the welcome center to the Ashcroft Valley. Come in for a Cold Drink, information, art, bike rentals, fly fishing lessons and more. Ashcroft is proud to announce our partnership with the Toklat Gallery as it returns to the Ashcroft Valley. Abundant local art, jewelry, photography and more will grace the space, with local artists featured on Saturdays as they create works and discuss their art. Stop in to browse, learn about the local ecology and history, or start your journey to the Pine Creek Cookhouse from here.

Biking

Pedal to Lunch!

In partnership with Aspen Bikes, Ashcroft Adventures will be offering a fleet of rental bikes to make the perfect morning or afternoon spent exploring the Ashcroft Valley. Meander up the 1 mile road to the Pine Creek Cookhouse for lunch, go to the end of the valley for unparalleled views, and take in the babbling creek. Or start from town at the Aspen Bikes Rentals Shop, where you can rent an E-Bike and make your way up the 12 mile Castle Creek road for a hearty lunch. Call 970-925-1044 for more information, or Aspen Bikes at 970-925-9169. Rentals are from the King Cabin Adventure Lodge across from the Ashcroft Ghost Town.

 

 

Fly Fishing

Fishing with a View

 

With miles of creeks, beaver ponds, and hidden lakes, the Ashcroft Valley is a trout fisherman’s heaven. Stop in the Ashcroft Adventure Lodge & Gallery to sign up for a guided tour (By reservation only), get information on the best spots, and grab a cold drink! All fishers must have a valid colorado fishing license, and all fishing is catch and release only. Call 970-925-1971 for More Information.

Hiking

World Class trails!

The Ashcroft Valley is abundant with beautiful hikes for all levels. Hikers can stroll the historic Ghost Town of Ashcroft and explore the rich mining history with the Aspen Historical society. Start at the Ashcroft Adventure Lodge to hike up beautiful River Run trail, or take on the invigorating climbs up American and Cathedral trails to hidden, pristine lakes. Our cross country ski trails are open for free in the summer for hikers to meander through the Aspens on some of the most beautiful hiking in the Aspen area. With trails for all levels, there is great family hiking on your way to lunch!.