Near Mushroom Rock
Nothing but fun off the top of Red Hill. Photo by Ann Driggers
Near Mushroom Rock
View from the top.
Near Mushroom Rock
Mushroom Rock. A Carbondale landmark & a killer viewpoint.
Near Mushroom Rock
The Maroon Belles Running Club starting their work day right. Photo - Shana Light.
Near Mushroom Rock
View about 75 percent up the trail.

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Mushroom Rock

3.9 (7 Ratings)
A quick burn up a steep ridge to a stellar viewpoint of Carbondale/Mt Sopris.
1
mi
Distance
828
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.04mi
Distance
828ft
Elevation Gain
25ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
6,968ft
High Point
6,130ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Begin at the park-and-ride lot on the north side of CO 82/133 T intersection. Proceed up the dirt road about 1/4 of a mile and the Red Hill trailhead will come up on your left. Take an immediate left on the signed Mushroom Rock trail. Follow his straight to the top. From the top, you can do all sorts of linkups on this excellent Carbondale trail system.

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