The Grottos Trail

White River National Forest • Aspen, Colorado

easyout and back

Miles

Elevation Gain (ft)

0.75

Hours

9,540

High Point (ft)

Trail Description

A short, family-friendly trail along the Roaring Fork River to unique ice caves and small waterfalls carved into granite. The picnic area and accessible terrain make this a great stop along Independence Pass.

Trail Highlights

Ice caves and rock formations

Roaring Fork River

Waterfalls

Picnic area

Best Seasons

☀️summer

🍂fall

Trail Information

County:Pitkin

Nearest City:Aspen

Parking Pass:No Pass Required

Dog-Friendly:Yes

Kid-Friendly:Yes

View Trailhead on Map 🗺️

Nearby Trails in White River National Forest

Conundrum Hot Springs

17 mi•hard

Cathedral Lake Trail

5.4 mi•hard

Discover More Trails

Browse our complete directory of Colorado hiking trails with detailed guides and filters.

View All Trails