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Parked at Woody Creek Trailhead and went north to Herron Park in Aspen where there is about a 5 mile gravel stretch, down to Glenwood Springs and back up to Woody Creek. 84 miles round trip on hybrids, no e-bike, 60+. Elevation gain/loss is fairly subtle. There were places to get water, porta-johns, pit toilets fairly frequent. Beautiful scenery. One of the best Rail Trails we've done! Take off out of Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs if passing through on I-70. There is a burrito place and bike shop close to path in Carbondale. Highly recommended, this trail.
From Redstone the trail starts at the KOA campground. There is a place to park less than 1/4 mile from KOA going towards Carbondale. There’s a pretty big parking lot. I think people have parking there for River rafting? Anyways, we parked there and road into Carbondale. We made a right onto Weant Blvd, a right onto Main and St then a left onto N 4th st to join the Rio Grand Trail to head towards Basalt.
Phenomenal paved riverside trail! It’s all concrete, with a few bumps. I recommend parking at the “No Name” exit and travel the trail east. Roundtrip, this portion of the trail is 22 miles. During summer months, travel the trail early in the day to avoid afternoon wind gusts through the canyon!
Beautiful trail . We saw a pack of bighorn sheep grazing 10 feet off the trail. The trail is closed near the No Name rest area. No indication of why or how long it is closed.
The views were absolutely stunning, even with the I70 traffic. However, the entire trail starting at No Name Parking to the end of the trail is made with 5 foot sections of concrete. since it’s not a continuously paved path, every 5 feet you have a bump—- concrete doesn’t always match up with the other piece. Best to ride this trail on a full suspension bike, or bigger tires than a Road Bike tire. Maybe a mountain bike/Gravel bike. Also check the weather for WIND!!. The day we road it was 23-25 mph winds with gusts to 30-40!! It was a brutal headwind coming back. I was being blown all over the trail! I still consider the views to be awesome !
The Man-made I-70 Interstate System weaves itself in and out of some of the most spectacular Natural scenery anywhere in the US. You can be amazed with Structural Engineering marvel of the busy interstate while the Natural beauty competes for your attention. youritcompetes
We rode east from No Name rest area to Blair Ranch rest area and then back. No trail closures. But we couldn’t do the Hanging Lakes waterfalls hike. It is supposed to reopen in July 2025. Trail is in good condition. The scenery is spectacular. The sounds of the Colorado River mitigated some of the Rte 70 road noise, which wasn’t nearly as loud as we had expected it to be.
For those rail trail enthusiasts who prefer consistent crushed gravel, this trail offers that for a bit. Close to Slate River it turns to big rocks and tree ruts. Definitely a mountain bike trail not a rail trail.
This ride has to be on your bucket list for the gorgeous canyon rocks with I-70 weaving in between. The concrete path was well maintained and not blocked between Grizzly Creek and Bair Ranch. The traffic noise wasn’t even so bad on the day we came.
Please be aware that Class 1 and Class 2 Ebikes are allowed on the trail from Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs (the north end of the trail) down to Basalt. But from Basalt to Aspen is only Class 1 Ebikes. We did not ride this part so not sure if it is enforced. Kind of discouraging as we are old (78) and very respectful and responsible riders. We use our throttles sparingly but I find it so helpful especially taking off from a stop.
We parked at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs. You can access the start of the trail within the park. It is 13 miles to Carbondale where you can have lunch right on the trail at Dos Gringos Burritos. So a nice 26 mile round trip. It doesn't look like it but it is a very gentle uphill grade on the way to Carbondale and an easy downhill glide back to the park. You are somewhat along the river part of the way and thru rolling ranch land. and some along the road. Not much shade. Lots of stuff to look at - beautiful homes along the river/cemetary (I like them)/big tree farm/hayfields. All in all a really nice ride.
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