Travel Information
TRAVEL LINKS
www.cotrip.org. Colorado travel information: Road conditions, lane closures/restrictions, variable message signs, traffic cameras.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS pdf version
1. From Denver and Eagle Airports and all points east of Aspen:
Take I-70 west to Glenwood Springs. Follow directions below in #3.
Alternate Summer Route from Denver & points east of Aspen: Take Colorado Highway 24 from the north or south (or Route 91 south from Copper Mountain off of I-70 to Hwy. 24). Turn west on Hwy. 82, crossing Independence Pass, and follow Hwy. 82 through Aspen. Approximately 4 miles west of Aspen, turn left onto Brush Creek Road at the traffic light, following signs toward Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area. Follow directions below in #5. PLEASE NOTE: Independence Pass is open only in the summer months. While it is a paved 2-lane highway, in places it is extremely narrow, winding, and exposed and should be driven cautiously.
2. From Grand Junction and all points west of Aspen:
Take I-70 east to Glenwood Springs. Follow directions below in #3.
3. From Glenwood Springs:
Take Exit 116 at Glenwood Springs, follow the signs for Hwy. 82 (right at 1st traffic light, right again at 2nd traffic light, onto Grand Ave./Hwy. 82, crossing bridge over Colorado River), toward Aspen. Follow Hwy. 82 for approximately 38 miles. DO NOT turn at the first sign for Snowmass (note mileage); this will take you to “Old Snowmass.” Follow the signs for Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area. Turn right onto Brush Creek Road at the traffic light, following signs toward Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area. Follow directions below in #5.
4. From the Aspen Airport:
Turn left (north, towards Glenwood Springs) onto Hwy. 82 and travel for approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Brush Creek Road at the first traffic light, following signs toward Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area. Follow directions below in #5.
5. From Hwy. 82/Brush Creek Road intersection:
Follow Brush Creek Road for approximately 6 miles. In Snowmass Village you will pass a Conoco gas station on your right. Continue straight up the hill. At the top of the hill the road forks. Stay on Brush Creek Road, to the left, following the arrow on the "To Upper Village" sign. Take the next right turn onto Upper Snowmelt Road. Take the next left onto Elbert Lane. The Wildwood Lodge lobby will be on your right approximately 40 yards down the street. Continue to the end of the street to The Silvertree Hotel. Check-in for the Village Property Condominiums is at the Silvertree Hotel front desk.
AIRPORTS
Aspen's Sardy Field (ASE) is located just three miles from Snowmass Village. Aspen's airport is currently services by United Express, Northwest Jet Airlink and America West Express. Very limited dogs allowed on airlines.
Denver Interational Airport (DEN) is a scenic 3 ˝ hour drive from Snowmass Village. Car rentals, and non-stop shuttle service from DEN to Aspen are available.
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is just 70 miles from Aspen and is served by 6 major airlines. Car rental service is available. Somewhat limited dogs allowed on airlines.
SHOW SITE
Transportation within the Village is easy and free, with frequent bus service and the Village Bus Stop. Buses to Aspen also leave from the Village Mall.