Explore the Rich History at Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from downtown Aspen, head east on East Hopkins Avenue. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with South Mill Street. Turn left onto South Mill Street and continue until you reach the intersection with Main Street. Turn right onto Main Street and walk for about 0.2 miles. At the next major intersection, turn left onto East Durant Avenue. After a short walk, you will reach the Aspen Mountain gondola. Continue past the gondola and follow the signs for the Aspen Highlands ski area. Walk along the path for approximately 0.8 miles, which will take you past beautiful views of the mountains. Finally, turn right onto CO-82 and the Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum will be on your left at 40180 CO-82.

• Public Bus

  From downtown Aspen, catch the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) bus at the Rubey Park Transit Center, which is located at the corner of Durant Avenue and Galena Street. Take the bus heading toward Aspen Highlands. The ride will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Get off at the stop called 'Aspen Highlands'. From the bus stop, walk east along CO-82 for about 0.3 miles, and the Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum will be on your left at 40180 CO-82.

• Biking

  If you prefer biking, rent a bike from one of the local bike shops in downtown Aspen. Start by heading east on East Hyman Avenue. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with South Mill Street, where you will turn left. Follow South Mill Street until it merges into Main Street, then turn right. Continue biking along Main Street until you reach East Durant Avenue, then take a left. Ride past the Aspen Mountain gondola and follow the signs toward Aspen Highlands. After about 0.8 miles, turn right onto CO-82, and the Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum will be on your left at 40180 CO-82.