The Aspen Ranger District has offices in both Carbondale and Aspen Colorado. Land managers from each ranger station work together as one District to manage five wilderness areas. A few of the scenic and historical sites you’ll want to visit encompass the spectacular Maroon Bells Recreation Area, the historical Crystal Mill, Ashcroft ghost town, and the small mining town of Marble. The district provides outstanding recreational opportunities including downhill & cross-country skiing, hunting, hiking, camping, rafting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and world class fly fishing in gold medal waters. The district also provides a large assortment of trails. Big game hunters will find numerous rewards with generous elk and deer populations hosting an estimated 45,000 elk and 80,000 deer within the summer inventory. Forest rangers offer hundreds of group tours and interpretive presentations throughout the year at local schools, on the trail, in campgrounds, and on location at the three visitor centers.