Red Mountain

 

Perched high above Aspen is the exclusive and luxurious community of Red Mountain, a neighborhood with plenty of natural beauty to offer. With plenty of hiking trails, this area is a paradise for the outdoorsy resident. When you live here, you are treated to spectacular views of downtown Aspen below, not to mention the gorgeous, surrounding mountains.

What to Love

• Breathtaking scenery
• Fantastic outdoor recreation
• Downtown Aspen is just a five-minute drive away

People & Lifestyle

Red Mountain features an upper and lower neighborhood, all of which look out over downtown Aspen and the stunning peaks of the Elk Range Mountains. The area is a haven for wealthy residents looking to enjoy fabulous homes set upon spacious lots. Homes reach well into the millions, attracting high-profile buyers. The Paepcke family, one of Aspen’s founding families, calls Red Mountain home; their sprawling ranch was recently up for sale for $18 million.

 

Dining, Shopping & Entertainment

Red Mountain is a solely residential neighborhood, meaning that residents will need to make the short drive into downtown Aspen for dining and shopping opportunities. Getting into town is unbelievably easy, and residents love the privacy and space afforded by a residential community like Red Mountain!

Things to Do

While Red Mountain is a residential area with no shops or restaurants, there are plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy your stunning surroundings. Hikers will have a great time exploring a variety of trails that provide a great outdoor experience any time of the year.

For hikers of all levels, Lower Hunter Creek Trail offers a 1.7-mile riverside hike that is both child and dog-friendly. For a more challenging hike, Smuggler Mountain Trail is a 14-mile trail that caters to hikers, mountain bikers, and even cross-country skiers during the snowy months. Get a good workout at Red Mountain Trail (Jeanne Golay Trail) for your advanced mountain biking and hiking needs.