Pitkin County, Administrative county in Colorado, United States
Pitkin County spans across 973 square miles of mountainous terrain in central Colorado, with Aspen serving as its administrative center and largest city.
The county was established in 1881 and named after Frederick Walker Pitkin, who served as the second governor of Colorado from 1879 to 1883.
The White River National Forest within Pitkin County contains numerous hiking trails, ski resorts, and natural landmarks that attract outdoor recreation enthusiasts throughout the year.
State Highway 82 connects Pitkin County to neighboring regions, while the Aspen airport provides regular flights to major cities across the United States.
The county includes Castle Peak, reaching 14,265 feet in elevation, and borders six other Colorado counties: Eagle, Lake, Chaffee, Gunnison, Mesa, and Garfield.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1881
Capital city: Aspen
Shares border with: Eagle County, Gunnison County, Lake County, Chaffee County, Garfield County, Mesa County
Website: http://aspenpitkin.com
GPS coordinates: 39.22000,-106.92000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
Maroon Bells
17.6 km
Independence Pass
33.2 km
Mount Massive
38.5 km
Capitol Peak
16 km
La Plata Peak
44 km
Castle Peak
23.9 km
Pyramid Peak
16.7 km
Redstone Coke Oven Historic District
28.1 km
Aspen Art Museum
9.6 km
Redstone Castle
28.3 km
Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness
16.7 km
McClure Pass
33 km
Pitkin County Courthouse
9.5 km
Wheeler Opera House
9.3 km
Mount Massive Wilderness
39.3 km
Redstone Historic District
27.9 km
Snowmass Peak
16.9 km
Brand Building
9.4 km
Cathedral Peak
21.3 km
Pioneer Park
8.6 km
Aspen Community Church
9.1 km
Maroon Creek Bridge
6.5 km
Aspen City Hall
9.4 km
Wheeler–Stallard House
8.4 km
Thomas Hynes House
9.2 km
Champion Mill
37.1 km
Mount Oklahoma
36 km
French Mountain
39.1 kmReviews
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