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Rio Grande Trail – Aspen loop from Woody Creek

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Rio Grande Trail – Aspen loop from Woody Creek

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Rio Grande Trail – Aspen loop from Woody Creek

01:34

27.9km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Parking

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8.63 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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13.4 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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15.0 km

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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15.4 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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18.6 km

Sunnyside Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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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18.9 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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27.6 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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27.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

9.47 km

1.51 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

8.06 km

4.65 km

1.69 km

160 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 25 August

26°C

13°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

July 24, 2022,Aspen - Woody Creek Tavern Out and Back #WATCHTHEFEMMES Day 1

It was our first day of covering the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift here in Aspen! We did a MUST DO ride to Woody Creek Tavern. I was exhausted from Crooked Gravel, and this gentle out and back to belly up at the bike friendly bar and get nachos was a blast!

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