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View of Roaring Fork River – Carbondale loop from Carbondale

View of Roaring Fork River – Carbondale loop from Carbondale

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6,766

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View of Roaring Fork River – Carbondale loop from Carbondale

05:11

77.3km

1,120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: June 12, 2026

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Colorado River Valley Field Office

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Start point

Parking

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24.5 km

View of Roaring Fork River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this pedestrian bridge, you can enjoy a view above the Roaring Fork River. Here is the connection between the Rio Grande Trail and the Atkinson Canal Trail. This is …

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31.6 km

Bear Sighting Area on Overgrown Trail

Highlight • Natural

46.9 km

Old Coulter Creek School House

Highlight • Historical Site

This one-room schoolhouse was used from 1888 to 1947. Originally called Coulter Creek School, but more recently referred to as the Upper Cattle Creek Schoolhouse. It makes for a great photo opportunity as you ride by.

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52.6 km

Spring Park Reservoir (Gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This section of Upper Cattle Creek Road takes you past Spring Park Reservoir on relatively smooth, hard-packed gravel. It is doable on a road bike, but you might want slightly fatter tires (~28mm and up) for a more comfortable ride.

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76.2 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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76.5 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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77.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.4 km

19.0 km

4.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

19.7 km

18.7 km

3.17 km

539 m

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Highest point (2,320 m)

Lowest point (1,760 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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