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Great easy ride

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 an easy walk/bike trail that runs alongside the river. Rio Grande Trail connects Glenwood Springs to Aspen, so you can choose your distance and go for as long as you like.

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 Roaring Fork River is a fast-flowing and crystal-clear tributary of the Colorado River, extending for 70 miles through stunning canyons and valleys. It begins at Independence Lake in the Sawatch Range and winds its way past the towns of Aspen, Basalt, and Carbondale before it merges with the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. Known for its fast and exciting currents, the river attracts many thrill-seekers and is a prime spot for whitewater rafting.

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.