View of Roaring Fork River – Roaring Fork River loop from Sopris Elementary School

View of Roaring Fork River – Roaring Fork River loop from Sopris Elementary School

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View of Roaring Fork River – Roaring Fork River loop from Sopris Elementary School

02:36

50.8km

640m

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: August 19, 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.

After 12.4 km for 237 m

After 28.2 km for 200 m

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Parking

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2.41 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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10.6 km

Park and Ride — Rio Grande Trail

Highlight • Parking

Here the Rio Grande Trail joins with the road to provide access to the Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Park & Ride. This is a great spot to end or start …

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25.7 km

Old Coulter Creek School House

Highlight • Historical Site

This one-room schoolhouse was used from 1888 to 1947. Originally called Coulter Creek School, but more recently referred to as the Upper Cattle Creek Schoolhouse. It makes for a great photo opportunity as you ride by.

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28.3 km

Fisher Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

45.7 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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