Glenwood Springs – Rio Grande Trail loop from Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs – Rio Grande Trail loop from Glenwood Springs

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Glenwood Springs – Rio Grande Trail loop from Glenwood Springs

05:11

104km

650m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 81 m for 10 m

After 104 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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330 m

Glenwood Springs

Highlight • Settlement

Downtown Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is a vibrant hub that boasts a mix of local shops, restaurants, and historic architecture. It is a great place to explore after a ride, hike, …

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3.11 km

View of Roaring Fork River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this pedestrian bridge, you can enjoy a view above the Roaring Fork River. Here is the connection between the Rio Grande Trail and the Atkinson Canal Trail. This is …

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11.3 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rio Grande Trail is a paved bike path which parallels the highway and Roaring Fork River here between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. There are public restrooms off the trail …

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21.5 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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52.9 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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83.5 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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96.7 km

Roaring Fork River

Highlight • River

The Roaring Fork River is a fast-flowing and crystal-clear tributary of the Colorado River, extending for 70 miles through stunning canyons and valleys. It begins at Independence Lake in the …

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