Basalt

Located 18 miles down valley from Aspen, Basalt is best known for its Gold Medal waters for trout fishing along the Frying Pan River, which flows through its charming downtown along Midland Avenue to the confluence of the Roaring Fork River. In addition to enjoying the many biking and hiking trails that surround Basalt, locals love to shop and dine on Old Town Basalt’s historic Midland Avenue or visit Willits Town Center—a newer development featuring modern lofts, a Whole Foods, day spas, restaurants, and boutiques. Basalt offers a variety of housing options, including traditional single-family homes, ranch properties, fly-fishing retreats, and expansive estates in the sub-neighborhoods of Emma, West Sopris Creek, Frying Pan, and Ruedi Reservoir, where residents can enjoy all manner of water activities.