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Carbondale – Rio Grande Trail loop from Basalt

Carbondale – Rio Grande Trail loop from Basalt

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Carbondale – Rio Grande Trail loop from Basalt

05:26

66.0km

1,050m

Gravel riding

Hard 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: November 14, 2025

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2.72 km

Top of Watson Divide

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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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49.3 km

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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66.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.1 km

16.9 km

2.63 km

231 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

22.2 km

17.9 km

2.33 km

324 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

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