Aspen Excerpted from Canine Colorado by Cindy Hirschfeld Aspen is one of the dog-friendliest towns we've visited. Everyone seems to have one. And, according to one local, golden retrievers and yellow labs are the breeds of choice.
Dogs are welcome on the downtown pedestrian mall, which includes several fountains.
The one at the corner of Hyman and Mill columns of water of varying heights that spurt unpredictably through a grate is especially appealing to dogs. Be extra diligent in making sure your leash-free dog remains courteous, however, so that Aspen dogs may continue to enjoy this privilege. Cycling for Canines Some of the more popular Aspen biking routes Smuggler Mountain Rd. Though dogs are not allowed on the trails at the Ashcroft Ski Touring Center, they can accompany their skiing or snowshoeing owners on the unplowed section of Ashcroft Rd. Dogs can be off leash as long as they refrain from trotting over to any of the nearby nordic trails.