Rio Grande Trail
2.3 mi
Distance
174 ft
Elev. Gain
51m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rio Grande Trail is a point-to-point trail in Pitkin County, Colorado. It is 2.3 miles long and gains 174 feet. The trail is paved. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and closed to horses. It is in or next to Basalt, Colorado.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,030 ft |
| High point | 2.2 mi | 2,082 ft |
| End | 2.3 mi | 2,082 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- Bikes allowed
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Paved
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Basalt, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- Pitkin County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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