Nature Attractions in Carbondale

Redstone General Forest Area

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620 Main St
P.O. Box 309

Wilderness area with historic mining roots...
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East Fork/West Pass Maroon Trail

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620 Main St
P.O. Box 309

Heavily used access trail to Aspen's backcountry...
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Mount Sopris Trail

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620 Main St
P.O. Box 309

Visit Mount Sopris' twin summits from this lengthy trail...
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Schofield Pass Four-Wheel Drive Road

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620 Main St
P.O. Box 309

Schofield was an old mining town and is now a ghost town with a number of old building still standing. The first portion of the road passes through a narrow, steep canyon which contains a number of picturesque water falls...
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Holy Cross Wilderness-Sopris Ranger District Wilderness Area

620 Main St
P.O. Box 309

Spy the key landmark, Mount of the Holy Cross...
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Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness

620 Main St.

82,729 acres in the White River Natl Forest...
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Crystal Mill Site

620 Main St
P.O. Box 309

Photogenic landmark...
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Eagle/Thomasville Road

620 Main St
P.O. Box 309

Access to hiking trails and fishing streams...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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