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Grotto Cascades loop from Benedict Pit

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Grotto Cascades loop from Benedict Pit

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4.7

(8634)

13,666

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Grotto Cascades loop from Benedict Pit

01:38

22.7km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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White River National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

99 m

North Star Nature Preserve (South Gate)

Highlight • Natural

The North Star Nature Preserve is an access point to the Roaring Fork River. There is kayaking access, access to the East of Aspen Trail, and parking at this south …

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2

10.9 km

Grotto Cascades

Highlight • Waterfall

The Grotto Cascades are a section of the Roaring Fork River where the water flows over a series of small, drop-like ledges or rock shelves. The water flows the highest in late spring and early summer months.

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3

21.8 km

North Star Nature Preserve (South Gate)

Highlight • Natural

The North Star Nature Preserve is an access point to the Roaring Fork River. There is kayaking access, access to the East of Aspen Trail, and parking at this south …

Tip by

B

22.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

3.40 km

544 m

238 m

125 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

3.28 km

1.10 km

125 m

115 m

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Highest point (2,900 m)

Lowest point (2,450 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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