The Town of Independence has had many names over the years, but the name of Independence has stuck around the longest. This old mining village is full of history and used to produce hundreds of thousands of dollars in silver in the late 1800s.

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Grotto Cascades – Independence Pass Viewpoint loop from Tagert Pond

38.0km

02:07

850m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Marolt Open Space – Aspen loop from Woody Creek

92.8km

04:55

1,600m

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Location: Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

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Historical Town of Independence

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Grotto Cascades – Independence Pass Viewpoint loop from Tagert Pond

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Marolt Open Space – Aspen loop from Woody Creek

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