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Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
To help protect wildlife habitat, no dogs are permitted at any time between Catherine Bridge Trailhead and Rock Bottom Ranch. In addition, this particular section of trail is seasonally closed Dec. 1st, 5pm to April 30th, 5pm.
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Point to Point
The Rio Grande has 42 miles of continuous multi-use trail and is completely protected from vehicular traffic except at intersections. Trail users can take advantage of the valley's public bus system to hike point-to-point sections of this trail. Please visit the website for the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) to learn more about stop locations, schedules, and fees. The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority manages the greatest portion of the Rio Grande Trail, while Pitkin Open Space and Trails manages the up-valley portion. TRAIL ETIQUETTECyclists must use an audible signal when overtaking other trail users. . Pet waste must be disposed of properly.Respect private property - stay on the trail at all times. All dogs must be on leash (dogs are not permitted between Catherine Bridge and Rock Bottom Ranch).Bicyclists and pedestrians yield to equestrian.
The Rio Grande Trail is a "Rails to Trails" project which is built on the Aspen Branch of the historic Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Originally used as the primary means to transport materials associated with the mining industry up and down the Roaring Fork Valley, train operations in the corridor ceased in phases, between the 1960s and the mid 1990s.
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