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Beautiful section of the Rio Grande Trail that runs next to Roaring Fork River through Newberry Park and Rio Grande Park. The parks have restrooms, picnic benches, and parking.

The Grotto Cascades on the Roaring Fork River are a set of step-down rapids. They appear different in different seasons, and they run fullest in the late spring and early summer months.

The North Star Nature Preserve is an access point to the Roaring Fork River. There is kayaking access, access to the East of Aspen Trail, and parking at this south gate. Dogs are allowed on the East of Aspen Trail as long as they are leashed, but are not allowed anywhere else in the preserve so as not to disturb the moose population here.

The Grotto Cascades are a section of the Roaring Fork River where the water flows over a series of small, drop-like ledges or rock shelves. The water flows the highest in late spring and early summer months.

The North Star Nature Preserve is an access point to the Roaring Fork River. There is kayaking access, access to the East of Aspen Trail, and parking at this south gate. Dogs are allowed on the East of Aspen Trail as long as they are leashed, but are not allowed anywhere else in the preserve so as not to disturb the moose population here.

The North Star Nature Preserve is an access point to the Roaring Fork River. There is kayaking access, access to the East of Aspen Trail, and parking at this south gate. Dogs are allowed on the East of Aspen Trail as long as they are leashed, but are not allowed anywhere else in the preserve so as not to disturb to the moose population here.

Here, Sunnyside Trail branches off the Rio Grande Trail and continues up towards Red Mountain. Sunnyside Trail is a popular trail in the area for hikers and runners, so expect to see others on the way up. In total, this trail runs about 10 miles, but there are some very nice overlooks a couple of miles in before reaching the aspen grove that make a good turn around spot if you are looking to make a shorter trip.