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Rio Grande Trail – Sunnyside Trail Trailhead loop from Aspen

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Rio Grande Trail – Sunnyside Trail Trailhead loop from Aspen

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Rio Grande Trail – Sunnyside Trail Trailhead loop from Aspen

00:54

13.3km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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2.09 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3.97 km

Rio Grande Trail from Henry Stein Park

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4.14 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Rio Grande Trail is on a beautiful mountainside trail. At this point the view opens up between the mountains to give you a great view of the wilderness surrounding Aspen.

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5.26 km

Roaring Fork River along the Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Rio Grande Trail navigates along the Roaring Fork River with sections of shade, mountain views, and a host of places to stop and swim in the river.

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6.24 km

Sunnyside Trail Trailhead

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Here, Sunnyside Trail branches off the Rio Grande Trail and continues up towards Red Mountain. Sunnyside Trail is a popular trail in the area for hikers and runners, so expect …

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7.62 km

Rio Grande Trail

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10.5 km

Abstract Sculpture in Downtown Aspen

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Aspen, Colorado, the world-famous ski resort town, is a great place to kick off or end your ride by exploring the historic downtown area. Cruise through the streets with Victorian …

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11.7 km

Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum

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This seasonally open museum is on the National Register of Historic Places. It explores some of Aspen's Victorian era and the agrarian history of the region.

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

2.62 km

2.45 km

376 m

110 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

4.06 km

2.54 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (2,330 m)

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Friday 8 May

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4 %

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Rio Grande Trail from Henry Stein Park

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Rio Grande Trail

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