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Rio Grande Trail – Rio Grande Trail loop from Hooks Lane Trailhead

Rio Grande Trail – Rio Grande Trail loop from Hooks Lane Trailhead

Moderate

5.0

(7561)

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Rio Grande Trail – Rio Grande Trail loop from Hooks Lane Trailhead

04:42

68.4km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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Parking

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142 m

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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16.7 km

Rio Grande Trail

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The Rio Grande Trail runs for 42 miles between Aspen & Glenwood Springs. This is a multi-use trail of mostly asphalt surface, with some concrete and compacted gravel sections. Being …

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29.5 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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30.8 km

Rio Grande Trail from Henry Stein Park

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31.9 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

34.6 km

Aspen

Highlight • Settlement

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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37.8 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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38.1 km

Roaring Fork River along the Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Rio Grande Trail navigates along the Roaring Fork River with sections of shade, mountain views, and a host of places to stop and swim in the river.

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68.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

12.3 km

8.04 km

1.14 km

518 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.7 km

15.6 km

7.99 km

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Rio Grande Trail – Rio Grande Trail loop from Hooks Lane Trailhead

Rio Grande Trail

Rio Grande Trail

Rio Grande Trail

Rio Grande Trail from Henry Stein Park

Rio Grande Trail

Aspen

Sunnyside Trail Trailhead

Roaring Fork River along the Rio Grande Trail

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