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Rio Grande Trail – Carbondale loop from Hooks Lane Trailhead

Rio Grande Trail – Carbondale loop from Hooks Lane Trailhead

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2.8

(3)

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Rio Grande Trail – Carbondale loop from Hooks Lane Trailhead

01:43

33.5km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

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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.

Tip by

16.8 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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17.9 km

Crystal Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is a paved sidewalk that runs along the highway down the middle of Carbondale. There is greenery on both sides of the path and the view of Mount Sopris running south is epic.

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18.6 km

Golf at River Valley Ranch

Highlight • Structure

The golf course is ringed by a high-end community here at the southern end of Carbondale. The views of Mount Sopris out across the golf course are phenomenal.

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20.9 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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21.1 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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33.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

3.02 km

2.41 km

Surfaces

26.8 km

6.62 km

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,010 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

27°C

14°C

47 %

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