Hiking in Carbondale
East Fork/West Pass Maroon Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
Heavily used access trail to Aspen's backcountry...
Mount Sopris Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
Visit Mount Sopris' twin summits from this lengthy trail...
Carbonate Creek Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
This trail has various vegetation at first and then mostly aspen and meadows with lots of wildflowers and spectacular views of the Raggeds Wilderness Area...
Yule Creek Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The first 3/4 mile of this trail is steep but levels off to a gradual climb when you reach the creek. After the creek crossing the trail follows the creek through willows, meadows and patches of conifer...
North Fork Trail (Sopris District)
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The trail follows the North Fork of the Crystal until it goes over Frigid Air Pass. The back of the Maroon Bells can be viewed from the basin...
East Creek/Gift Creek Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
This is one of the most challenging of our trails in the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. It follows East Creek and much of the Gift Creek and rises to a spectacular pass of over twelve thousand feet...
Nast Trailhead
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The trailhead marks the beginning of the trail to Nast Lake, a popular site for fishermen...
Mt. Thomas Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The views of the Fryingpan and Eagle Valley are fantastic. This trail makes an excellent loop trail connecting with Reudi Trail #1912. It is a very challenging and long trip...
Eagle Lake Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The Eagle Lake Trail travels through aspen stands which will take you along the edge of Woods Lake Resort (private)...
Thomas Lakes Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The trail is very well maintained and in good condition. It is very heavily used on weekends, so plan your trip accordingly. The hike is a beautiful one with many wild flowers and scenic overlooks...
Dexter Park Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The trail starts out through a pine forest, then opens up into large meadows on the top. This trail makes a pleasant day trip to the top to view Coal basin and back...
Miller Divide Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
This trail accesses some of the finest deer and elk habitat in the country. It also provides scenic views of the Fryingpan Valley and Rocky Fork Creek...
Mid Thompson Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
You travel through aspens and meadows with some wild flowers. Horses use the area all year long, especially during the fall hunting seasons...
Tellurium Lake Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
This trail is an easy trail to hike with lots of meadows with flowers...
Chapman Lake Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
This is a pretty, small mountain lake that is popular for both it's fishing and easy access...
South Thompson Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
This is a popular bike loop route from Carbondale to Redstone. There is very little water along the trail...
Chapman Gulch Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The first 2 miles of this trail are well marked and maintained. The remainder of the trail is not maintained and hard to find...
Lyle/Mormon Lakes Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
If you decide to go on this hike, it is one of the most scenic in the Fryingpan River area...
South Fork Pass Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
This well marked trail follows the South Fork of the Fryingpan River. The trail is fairly easy hiking and stays in trees for the majority of the trip...
Cattle Creek Trail
620 Main St
P.O. Box 309
The trail travels through aspens and meadows with patches of spruce and fir. It is hard to follow at times so be sure and carry a compass and map...
