Prince Creek Trailhead – Carbondale loop from El Jebel

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Prince Creek Trailhead – Carbondale loop from El Jebel

Hard

4.7

(1625)

19,244

riders

Prince Creek Trailhead – Carbondale loop from El Jebel

03:03

41.0km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

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Colorado River Valley Field Office

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.2 km

Prince Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Prince Creek Trailhead provides access to great mountain bike, trail running and hiking trails. The trails range from a quick afternoon loop to an all-day 20+ mile loop.
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26.5 km

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.

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27.7 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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27.9 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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28.3 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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41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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