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Rio Grande Trail – Rio Grande Trail loop from Aspen

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Rio Grande Trail – Rio Grande Trail loop from Aspen

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Rio Grande Trail – Rio Grande Trail loop from Aspen

01:55

28.1km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

841 m

Abstract Sculpture in Downtown Aspen

Highlight • Monument

Aspen, Colorado, the world-famous ski resort town, is a great place to kick off or end your ride by exploring the historic downtown area. Cruise through the streets with Victorian …

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2

2.85 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

8.82 km

Roaring Fork River

Lake

4

13.2 km

Woody Creek Tavern

Highlight • Pub

Right off the bike path! You can take the Rio Grande Trail that meanders along the Roaring Fork River and go to this super fun Old West Tavern. The food …

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5

22.2 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Rio Grande Trail is on a beautiful mountainside trail. At this point the view opens up between the mountains to give you a great view of the wilderness surrounding Aspen.

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23.3 km

Sunnyside Trail Trailhead

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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 …

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7

23.6 km

Rio Grande Trail from Henry Stein Park

Highlight • Trail

8

24.7 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

9

27.2 km

Rio Grande Trail through Newberry Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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.

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28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

7.80 km

4.33 km

855 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

11.9 km

4.17 km

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (2,230 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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Comments

July 27, 2022,Aspen - Woody Creek Tavern Out and Back AGAIN #WATCHTHEFEMMES Day 5

Well, what can I say, I needed a few rest days... and we love going to Woody's Tavern!

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