The trails at North Star - short access corridors to the Roaring Fork River - are relatively smooth and flat, so they make for easy walking. The gravel East of Aspen trail runs the length of the Preserve's eastern edge (along Highway 82) and connects the Preserve with downtown Aspen. The .57-mile James H. Smith Interpretive Loop penetrates the interior of the Preserve and offers views to the heron nesting area and the river. Please respect the buffer around the herons. The area beyond the buffer is closed year-round.

Visit the Pitkin Outside website for maps of the North Star trails.