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1. Mount Sopris Trail
- If you plan to climb Sopris, allow 2 days. The first day, hike to the lakes, set up camp in a designated site and explore, fish, or just enjoy... read more
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- Hiking
- Nile Expert Tip: Be ready to do a little scree scrambling near the top.
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2. Redstone General Forest Area
- Redstone provides access to a varied group of recreation opportunities. The Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Area and White River National Forest... read more
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- Nature & Wildlife
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3. East Fork/West Pass Maroon Trail
- This trail is heavily used by hikers going from Aspen to Crested Butte. The first 3 miles of this trail are easy and pass through beautiful meadows... read more
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4. Crystal City Four-Wheel Drive Road
- The town of Crystal is an old mining town and is now somewhat of a ghost town. The Dead horse Mill, or Crystal Mill, a historical landmark, stands... read more
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- 4WD
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5. Schofield Pass Four-Wheel Drive Road
- Schofield was an old mining town and is now a ghost town with a number of old buildings still standing. The first portion of the road passes through... read more
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- 4WD
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6. Sacred Tree
- Sacred Tree, a holistic healthcare facility, goes beyond just physical treatment services. They incorporate mental and psychological treatments... read more
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- Spas
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7. Basalt Mountain Road
- The Basalt Mountain Road is accessible to two wheel drive vehicles to the top of the mountain. Two miles up the road it forks. The left fork is... read more
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8. Huntsman Gallery
- This three-level gallery couples as a working studio for owner and sculptor, Don Huntsman. Locals are always stopping by to check out Huntsman's... read more
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- Art Museums/Galleries
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9. Carbonate Creek Trail
- The first 1 1/2 miles travels through private property to the stream crossing, so please stay on the trail. The trail gets steep after the stream... read more
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10. Dexter Park Trail
- The trail starts out through a pine forest, then opens up into large meadows on the top. The descent into coal basin travels mostly through aspens... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Carbondale. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
