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Garfield County

Prince Creek Trailhead – Top of Watson Divide loop from Carbondale

Garfield County

Prince Creek Trailhead – Top of Watson Divide loop from Carbondale

Hard

3.0

(1)

100

riders

Prince Creek Trailhead – Top of Watson Divide loop from Carbondale

04:45

65.0km

1,270m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Tips

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Colorado River Valley Field Office

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

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

9.17 km

Prince Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Prince Creek Trailhead provides access to great mountain bike, trail running and hiking trails. The trails range from a quick afternoon loop to an all-day 20+ mile loop.
There is …

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3

31.5 km

Top of Watson Divide

Highlight • Summit

The road up to the top of Watson Divide is a well-maintained dirt road. The climb is challenging, but it is worth it for the view at the top.

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4

64.4 km

Crystal Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is a paved sidewalk that runs along the highway down the middle of Carbondale. There is greenery on both sides of the path and the view of Mount Sopris running south is epic.

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B

65.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.9 km

10.6 km

1.24 km

219 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

19.0 km

14.8 km

630 m

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Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

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