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Top of Watson Divide – Carbondale loop from Basalt

Top of Watson Divide – Carbondale loop from Basalt

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Top of Watson Divide – Carbondale loop from Basalt

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66.0km

1,050m

Expert gravel 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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2025

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2.72 km

Top of Watson Divide

The road up to the top of Watson Divide is a well-maintained dirt road. The climb is challenging, but it is worth it for the view at the top.

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Prince Creek Trailhead

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Carbondale

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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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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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.4 km

16.7 km

2.63 km

231 m

114 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

22.5 km

17.8 km

2.33 km

305 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

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Saturday 18 October

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Top of Watson Divide – Carbondale loop from Basalt

Top of Watson Divide

Prince Creek Trailhead

Carbondale

Rio Grande Trail

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