Rio Grande Trail

Cradled in the bottomlands along the Roaring Fork River, the paved Rio Grande Trail starts in the heart of downtown Aspen and winds its way down the Roaring Fork Valley. It is the perfect choice for families with small children, or for those who want to stretch their legs after work. There are access points near each town along the trail.

 
Distance: 45 miles from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
Details: From Aspen to Glenwood Springs, paved trail great for families.


Click here to download the Rio Grande Trail access points.

Cycling magazine features Rio Grande Trail
-by Dale Shrull...The Post Independent, March 18, 2009
The Rio Grande Trail is a project that Roaring Fork Transportation Authority Chief Executive Officer Dan Blankenship holds as one of the Roaring Fork Valley’s most valuable assets. It’s a project that he was proud to be a part of, and in his opinion, reflects the community that represents the entire Roaring Fork Valley.

A grand honor for the Rio Grande Trail between Aspen and Glenwood Springs
-by John Gardner...The Post Independent, October 3, 2008  
The Rio Grande Trail was awarded the Outstanding Community Tourism Initiative Award Wednesday evening at the awards dinner during Gov. Bill Ritter’s 2008 Colorado Tourism Conference held in Beaver Creek. The award was presented to the community recognizing its successful tourism initiative.