Carbondale – Satank Bridge loop from Carbondale

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Carbondale – Satank Bridge loop from Carbondale

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(7454)

13,189

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Carbondale – Satank Bridge loop from Carbondale

03:11

45.8km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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397 m

Golf at River Valley Ranch

Highlight • Structure

The golf course is ringed by a high-end community here at the southern end of Carbondale. The views of Mount Sopris out across the golf course are phenomenal.

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2.79 km

Carbondale

Highlight • Settlement

Carbondale is a picturesque town located at the base of Mt. Sopris and confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers. National Geographic Adventure Magazine has ranked it as one …

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3.16 km

Carbondale

Highlight • Settlement

Carbondale is a picturesque town located at the base of Mt. Sopris and confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers. National Geographic Adventure Magazine has ranked it as one …

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3.38 km

Carbondale

Highlight • Settlement

Carbondale is a picturesque town located at the base of Mt. Sopris and confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers. National Geographic Adventure Magazine has ranked it as one …

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5.93 km

Satank Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Satank Bridge spans the Roaring Fork River and was constructed in a style to resemble the period of wagon bridges. On the bridge, you have a view up the Elk …

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9.55 km

Rio Grande Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rio Grande Trail is a paved bike path which parallels the highway and Roaring Fork River here between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. There are public restrooms off the trail …

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16.6 km

Roaring Fork River

Highlight • River

The Roaring Fork River is a fast-flowing and crystal-clear tributary of the Colorado River, extending for 70 miles through stunning canyons and valleys. It begins at Independence Lake in the …

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21.4 km

View of Roaring Fork River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this pedestrian bridge, you can enjoy a view above the Roaring Fork River. Here is the connection between the Rio Grande Trail and the Atkinson Canal Trail. This is …

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