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Garfield County
Carbondale

Rio Grande Trail – Carbondale loop from Carbondale

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Colorado
Garfield County
Carbondale

Rio Grande Trail – Carbondale loop from Carbondale

Hard

2.6

(23)

27

riders

Rio Grande Trail – Carbondale loop from Carbondale

02:54

39.4km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Colorado River Valley Field Office

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

397 m

Golf at River Valley Ranch

Highlight • Structure

The golf course is ringed by a high-end community here at the southern end of Carbondale. The views of Mount Sopris out across the golf course are phenomenal.

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2

9.17 km

Prince Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Prince Creek Trailhead provides access to great mountain bike, trail running and hiking trails. The trails range from a quick afternoon loop to an all-day 20+ mile loop.
There is also several dispersed campsites along Prince Creek Road leading up to the trailhead.

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3

23.4 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Rio Grande Trail is 42 miles between Glenwood Springs and Aspen. The trail is fully paved and traffic-free, except for crossings at intersections.

This is a beautiful section that takes you into Carbondale.

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4

37.3 km

Carbondale

Highlight • Settlement

Carbondale is a picturesque town located at the base of Mt. Sopris and confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers. National Geographic Adventure Magazine has ranked it as one of "The Top 10 Adventure Towns in the U.S.", so there is no shortage of outdoor activities. It is also a "Certified Colorado Creative District", so it has a vibrant art scene as well.

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5

37.8 km

Carbondale

Highlight • Settlement

Carbondale is a picturesque town located at the base of Mt. Sopris and confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers. National Geographic Adventure Magazine has ranked it as one of "The Top 10 Adventure Towns in the U.S.", so there is no shortage of outdoor activities. It is also a "Certified Colorado Creative District", so it has a vibrant art scene as well.

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6

38.0 km

Carbondale

Highlight • Settlement

Carbondale is a picturesque town located at the base of Mt. Sopris and confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers. National Geographic Adventure Magazine has ranked it as one of "The Top 10 Adventure Towns in the U.S.", so there is no shortage of outdoor activities. It is also a "Certified Colorado Creative District", so it has a vibrant art scene as well.

Tip by

7

38.6 km

Crystal Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is a paved sidewalk that runs along the highway down the middle of Carbondale. There is greenery on both sides of the path and the view of Mount Sopris running south is epic.

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39.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

16.4 km

1.66 km

539 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

15.6 km

6.92 km

749 m

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Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

3°C

33 %

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