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Rio Grande Trail

Trail in Pitkin County, Eagle County, Garfield County
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Transit
8th St. and Colorado Ave. Bus Stop · Roaring Fork Transportation Authority · #23285318th St. and Pitkin Ave. Bus Stop · Roaring Fork Transportation Authority · #2328502Grand Ave. and 20th St. Bus Stop · Roaring Fork Transportation Authority · #2328404Roaring Fork Marketplace Bus Stop · Roaring Fork Transportation Authority · #2613904Hwy 82 and Spring Valley Rd. Upvalley Bus Stop · Roaring Fork Transportation Authority · #2328518
Featured Routes
Rio Grande Trail: Downtown Aspen to Henry Stein Featured Route 2.3mi
Weather
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Trail Attributes
  • Total Length
    43mi
  • Elevation Range
    5,720–7,894ft Δ2,175ft
  • Manager
    Roaring Fork Transportation Authority 22mi
    Pitkin County Open Space & Trails 20mi
    City of Aspen 0.7mi
  • URL
    rfta.com/trail-information/
  • Access
    05/01-11/30 4.6mi
    Unknown 38mi
  • Allows Hiking
    Yes (See Access)
  • Allows Dogs
    Leashed
  • Allows Bikes
    Yes (See Access)
  • Allows Horses
    No 26mi
    Yes (See Access) 16mi
  • Allows Motorcycles
    No
  • Allows ATVs
    No
  • Allows OHVs >50”
    No
  • Allows Highway Vehicles
    No
  • Allows Nordic Skiing
    Yes 18mi
    No 2.4mi
    Unknown 22mi
  • Allows Snowmobiles
    No 20mi
    Unknown 22mi
  • Allows Snowshoeing
    Yes 18mi
    No 2.4mi
  • Surface
    Paved 35mi
    Dirt 7¼mi
  • Trail Grooming
    Yes
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