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Woody Creek

Top of Watson Divide – Rio Grande Trail loop from Woody Creek

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United States
Colorado
Pitkin County
Woody Creek

Top of Watson Divide – Rio Grande Trail loop from Woody Creek

Moderate

4.7

(4432)

17,548

riders

Top of Watson Divide – Rio Grande Trail loop from Woody Creek

01:39

24.6km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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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

19.6 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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24.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

11.3 km

134 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

8.25 km

2.42 km

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Lowest point (2,100 m)

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Sunday 11 October

21°C

8°C

77 %

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