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Carbondale – Rio Grande Trail loop from Carbondale

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Carbondale – Rio Grande Trail loop from Carbondale

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Carbondale – Rio Grande Trail loop from Carbondale

04:22

72.0km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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432 m

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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1.67 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 …

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2.12 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 …

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14.0 km

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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28.2 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight • Trail

36.2 km

Woody Creek Tavern

Highlight • Pub

Right off the bike path! You can take the Rio Grande Trail that meanders along the Roaring Fork River and go to this super fun Old West Tavern. The food …

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40.0 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rio Grande Trail runs for 42 miles between Aspen & Glenwood Springs. This is a multi-use trail of mostly asphalt surface, with some concrete and compacted gravel sections. Being …

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72.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.6 km

4.37 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.2 km

6.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,250 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 7 May

19°C

-3°C

17 %

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Woody Creek Tavern

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