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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

01:57

32.0km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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.

Tip by

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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1.89 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 …

Tip by

2.26 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 …

Tip by

14.2 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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32.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

2.98 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

5.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,010 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

31°C

13°C

43 %

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