Rio Grande Trail Photos

Colorado

Photo by: geobiker

Rio Grande Trail
mc — Photo by:mateocoah

Rio Grande Trail — Photo by:lkgatu

Rio Grande Trail
View of Mt. Sopris
The trail parallels the Roaring Fork River. — Photo by:laurastark

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Bridge over the Colorado River
It was neat to go right under active railroad tracks at the northern tip of the trail in Glenwood Springs. — Photo by:laurastark

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Arch over the trail in Carbondale
I loved how the arch incorporated a bit of railroad track in a nod to the trail's railroad past. — Photo by:laurastark

Rio Grande Trail — Photo by:mtnborn

Rio Grande Trail — Photo by:mtnborn

Rio Grande Trail — Photo by:mtnborn

Rio Grande Trail — Photo by:kristykimberlin

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Fireweed and Bluebells
Just as you arrive in Carbondale. — Photo by:dobgoblin

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Red Hills Near Carbondale
Red Hills Near Carbondale — Photo by:dobgoblin

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Roaring Fork River
From the old Bridge. — Photo by:dobgoblin

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Water Fall
Trail passes close to this water fall — Photo by:dobgoblin

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Flowers near the John Denver Memorial
Flowers near the John Denver Memorial — Photo by:dobgoblin

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Mountains majestic!
Outside Aspen Glen. Photo taken on 8/6/2019 — Photo by:tdbirch

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Cairn along the Roaring Fork River
Rio Grande Trail bridge in background going over the Roaring Fork River. Photo taken on 8/6/2019 — Photo by:tdbirch

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Rio Grande Trail
Photo taken outside Carbondale heading toward Glenwood Springs 8/8/2018 — Photo by:tdbirch

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Rio Grande Trail
Photo by: Alison Parr — Photo by:rtc

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Approaching Aspen
The Roaring Fork River was chugging along strong. — Photo by:astroman

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Rio Grande Trail from Aspen
Absolutely breathtaking ride! — Photo by:angiedickson

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Nearing Confluence
Nearing Colorado River Confluence — Photo by:geobiker

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Tall Sage Brush
Tall trailside sage brush — Photo by:geobiker

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Roaring Fork Fence and Flowers
Roaring Fork Fence and Flowers — Photo by:geobiker

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Trailside Falls and pool
Small waterfall and pool along trail — Photo by:geobiker

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Boardwalk near start of trail
Early Stream crossing — Photo by:geobiker

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John Denver Memorial
Entrance to John Denver Memorial area — Photo by:geobiker

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Rocky Mtn High
Words to 'Rocky Mtn High' etched in stone at John Denver Contemplation area. — Photo by:geobiker

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Rio Grande Trail
The trail near Woody Creek Tavern — Photo by:angiedickson

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Historic Satank Bridge
Rehabilitation started September 2010 on 100 foot span. 1 Sep 2015 Noel Keller — Photo by:noel.keler

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The Mirror
Taken at the intersection of Rio Grande trail and 154 Rd.
31 Aug15 Noel Keller — Photo by:noel.keler

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7th Street Underpass
7th Street underpass along Roaring Fork River 31 Aug 15 Noel Keller — Photo by:noel.keler

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Colorado River
The End of the Rio Grande Trail at Glenwood Springs. 31 Aug 15 Noel Keller — Photo by:noel.keler

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Near Carbondale. — Photo by:kmgould

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Between Carbondale and Basalt. — Photo by:kmgould

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Heading south toward Mt Sopris — Photo by:kmgould

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Fall color on trail
View of fall color east of Carbondale. — Photo by:ggwbikemt

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Northbound near Carbondale, CO
Love those omnipresent red cliffs — Photo by:cpkozak

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Snow Capped Peaks seen from trail
One outstanding scenic view after another — Photo by:oldterry

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Roaring Fork River
River and Trail Run Parrallel for a distance — Photo by:oldterry

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Rest stop on the trail
Trail train stops at one of the nice, welcome rest rooms on the trail. — Photo by:barry ladwig

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Trail sculpture
Seen next to trail when entering Carbondale from the south. — Photo by:barry ladwig

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Interesting bridge construction
The bridge over Rt. 82 has a triangular cross section. The sign says, 'Do not enter bridge when horses are present'. — Photo by:barry ladwig

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Trail bridge over Rt. 82
Trail crosses Rt. 82 which parallels the trail most to the way through the valley. — Photo by:barry ladwig

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Railroad remnants
Occasionally the trail briefly departs from the old railbed. The old tracks are still visable. — Photo by:barry ladwig

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View seen on the way up the trail.
Trail is unpaved for several miles on the upper portion. — Photo by:barry ladwig

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Large rock formation next to trail.
Trail-train is dwarfed on run down the trail. — Photo by:barry ladwig

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Fall colors near Aspen
Aspen trees 'blooming' in late September. — Photo by:barry ladwig

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Trail surface near Aspen
Asphalt in good condition with a narrow strip of crushed stone, naturally decorated with fallen leaves in late September. — Photo by:barry ladwig

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Bridge over the Roaring Fork River
Near upper end of train in Aspen — Photo by:barry ladwig

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