Note: This trail was recently closed due to avalanche damage. However, the Conundrum Trailhead is now OPEN, but the trail is still covered with significant amounts of avalanche debris. For more information, please see very LONG overnight will bag you two 14er peaks. You will gradually ascend Conundrum Creek Valley as the trees get smaller and the miles tick.
Your campsite will be around Conundrum Hot Springs where you can take a soak and relax your feet after the long approach. In the morning you will head to the opposite side of the valley and follow the track in this guide to ascend both peaks. You will climb a very steep and loose scree slope up to the ridge where you will have access to both peaks. You then will return via the same way with the option of heading back up to the springs or simply returning to the trail down the canyon to shave a mile or so off.
Our group hit Aspen from sea level so used Conundrum Creek trail as a great hike swimming in wild flowers. We went to the first log bridge and return for 5 miles RT. Good altitude gain and equally good trail, well marked.