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Woody Creek

Carbondale – Rio Grande Trail loop from Woody Creek

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United States
Colorado
Pitkin County
Woody Creek

Carbondale – Rio Grande Trail loop from Woody Creek

Hard

4.8

(2094)

6,657

riders

Carbondale – Rio Grande Trail loop from Woody Creek

05:34

76.2km

1,070m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Colorado River Valley Field Office

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

8.08 km

Top of Watson’s Divide

Highlight • Summit

2

10.3 km

Top of Watson Divide

Highlight • Summit

The road up to the top of Watson Divide is a well-maintained dirt road. The climb is challenging, but it is worth it for the view at the top.

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3

32.6 km

Prince Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Prince Creek Trailhead provides access to great mountain bike, trail running and hiking trails. The trails range from a quick afternoon loop to an all-day 20+ mile loop.
There is …

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4

42.3 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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42.8 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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6

54.7 km

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.

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7

68.8 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight • Trail

8

71.2 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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76.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.7 km

35.1 km

1.20 km

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.9 km

17.4 km

14.6 km

316 m

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Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

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Monday 12 October

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46 %

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