Josie & Charlene's guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a great place to soak in one of the natural hot springs that the area has to offer, with great views of the mountain and a relaxing atmosphere. Only a couple minute drive from the airbnb. Reservations are required for entry and it does book out somewhat in advance so we would recommend making reservations a month before arrival.
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Avalanche Ranch
12863 CO-133This is a great place to soak in one of the natural hot springs that the area has to offer, with great views of the mountain and a relaxing atmosphere. Only a couple minute drive from the airbnb. Reservations are required for entry and it does book out somewhat in advance so we would recommend making reservations a month before arrival.
Penny Hotsprings are both a local and tourist favorite. Located only 5 miles from the Airbnb these natural hotsprings are a must see. Relax in the hot pools free of charge and soak in the amazing mountain views.
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Penny Hot Springs
Penny Hotsprings are both a local and tourist favorite. Located only 5 miles from the Airbnb these natural hotsprings are a must see. Relax in the hot pools free of charge and soak in the amazing mountain views.
Marble is a great local town that has a lot of the best sightseeing views in the area. The Crystal River Mill is a popular destination amongst both locals and visitors to the area. It is only accessible during the summer months and can be either accessed by hiking in or driving with a 4WD vehicle or hiring a jeep tour in town. Beaver lake is a local favorite in the summer months for fishing or paddle boarding (which are available to rent in town).
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Marble
Marble is a great local town that has a lot of the best sightseeing views in the area. The Crystal River Mill is a popular destination amongst both locals and visitors to the area. It is only accessible during the summer months and can be either accessed by hiking in or driving with a 4WD vehicle or hiring a jeep tour in town. Beaver lake is a local favorite in the summer months for fishing or paddle boarding (which are available to rent in town).
Snowmass mountain offers the Alpine Coaster that travels through the trees and is a great family friendly activity. In the winter Snowmass mountain also offers tubing on the mountain for a day full of fun. Pricing and availability can be found online.
Alpine Coaster
Snowmass mountain offers the Alpine Coaster that travels through the trees and is a great family friendly activity. In the winter Snowmass mountain also offers tubing on the mountain for a day full of fun. Pricing and availability can be found online.
These hotsprings are located a 25-30 minute drive from the Airbnb in the town of Glenwood Springs. These hotsprings offer a multitude of pools at different temperatures. They also have a bar available to buy any drinks needed to help take in the view of the Colorado River.
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Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StThese hotsprings are located a 25-30 minute drive from the Airbnb in the town of Glenwood Springs. These hotsprings offer a multitude of pools at different temperatures. They also have a bar available to buy any drinks needed to help take in the view of the Colorado River.
These Hotsprings are located in Glenwood Springs a quick drive from the airbnb. This is the most family friendly hotsprings in the valley and includes two large sized heated pools, a slide and a diving board.
Glenwood hot springs resort
415 E 6th StThese Hotsprings are located in Glenwood Springs a quick drive from the airbnb. This is the most family friendly hotsprings in the valley and includes two large sized heated pools, a slide and a diving board.
Food scene
This is a local favorite eat spot for classic barbecue with a view. Only a 15-20 minute drive from the Airbnb, the town of Marble offers the small town experience with a multitude of outdoor activities.
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Slow Groovin BBQ
101 W 1st StThis is a local favorite eat spot for classic barbecue with a view. Only a 15-20 minute drive from the Airbnb, the town of Marble offers the small town experience with a multitude of outdoor activities.
This is a local favorite eat spot located in downtown Carbondale. They offer a range of amazing pizzas, appetizers, pastas and calzones. My personal favorite is the Spinart Dip appetizer!
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White House Pizza
801 Main CtThis is a local favorite eat spot located in downtown Carbondale. They offer a range of amazing pizzas, appetizers, pastas and calzones. My personal favorite is the Spinart Dip appetizer!
This is a local favorite eat spot that offers American style cuisine. Located in Carbondale it is a short 10 minute drive from the Airbnb.
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The Goat Kitchen & Bar
995 Cowen DrThis is a local favorite eat spot that offers American style cuisine. Located in Carbondale it is a short 10 minute drive from the Airbnb.
This is a local favorite for breakfast bagels and coffee as well as a variety of burritos and salads for a quick and easy lunch option that doesn't sacrifice any flavor. Some of our personal favorites are the Green Party Wrap, Siam I am burrito, and Iced Carmelita coffee.
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Dos Gringos Burritos
588 CO-133This is a local favorite for breakfast bagels and coffee as well as a variety of burritos and salads for a quick and easy lunch option that doesn't sacrifice any flavor. Some of our personal favorites are the Green Party Wrap, Siam I am burrito, and Iced Carmelita coffee.
Village Smithy is a local favorite for a sit down breakfast/lunch spot. They've got a variety of foods including vegetarian friendly options. They are typically busy in the mornings on weekends so I suggest getting there early to secure a table.
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Village Smithy Restaurant
26 S 3rd StVillage Smithy is a local favorite for a sit down breakfast/lunch spot. They've got a variety of foods including vegetarian friendly options. They are typically busy in the mornings on weekends so I suggest getting there early to secure a table.
Homestead is located on the River Valley Ranch Golf Course in Carbondale. The patio has views overlooking the Crystal River and the menu has a variety of elevated foods with a variety for everyone including Vegetarians.
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Homestead Bar and Grill
303 River Valley Ranch RdHomestead is located on the River Valley Ranch Golf Course in Carbondale. The patio has views overlooking the Crystal River and the menu has a variety of elevated foods with a variety for everyone including Vegetarians.
Neighborhoods
Historic Redstone is a local town only a 15 minute drive from the Airbnb. There is a castle available for tours as well as the sightseeing attraction of the Coke Ovens. Downtown Redstone has a quaint feel to it and offers some good eats and antique shops. There is also a lot of climbing and hiking in the surrounding area.
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Redstone Historic District
Historic Redstone is a local town only a 15 minute drive from the Airbnb. There is a castle available for tours as well as the sightseeing attraction of the Coke Ovens. Downtown Redstone has a quaint feel to it and offers some good eats and antique shops. There is also a lot of climbing and hiking in the surrounding area.
Events
This is a fun concert venue located in the heart of downtown Aspen. The concert schedule can be found online.
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Belly Up
450 S Galena StThis is a fun concert venue located in the heart of downtown Aspen. The concert schedule can be found online.
Outdoor activities
Highlands is 1 of 4 ski mountains in the Aspen area and offers amazing views as well as the local favorite Highlands Bowl. This mountain is more aimed at intermediate to expert level skiers.
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Aspen Highlands Ski Resort
199 Prospector RdHighlands is 1 of 4 ski mountains in the Aspen area and offers amazing views as well as the local favorite Highlands Bowl. This mountain is more aimed at intermediate to expert level skiers.
Snowmass mountain is 1 of 4 ski mountains/resorts in the local Aspen area. This mountain is very family friendly and is the most resort like mountain of the 4. Snowmass village offers extensive eat spots and shopping. This mountain is perfect for ski levels from beginner to advanced.
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Snowmass Village
Snowmass mountain is 1 of 4 ski mountains/resorts in the local Aspen area. This mountain is very family friendly and is the most resort like mountain of the 4. Snowmass village offers extensive eat spots and shopping. This mountain is perfect for ski levels from beginner to advanced.
Aspen Mountain is 1 of 4 ski mountains in the Aspen area. Aspen mountain is easily accessible from the downtown Aspen area and has amazing views of the valley from the restaurant at the top of the gondola. This mountain is ideal for intermediate to advance skill levels of skiers.
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Aspen Mountain
Aspen Mountain is 1 of 4 ski mountains in the Aspen area. Aspen mountain is easily accessible from the downtown Aspen area and has amazing views of the valley from the restaurant at the top of the gondola. This mountain is ideal for intermediate to advance skill levels of skiers.
Buttermilk is 1 of 4 ski mountains in the Aspen area. Buttermilk is very family friendly and also very beginner friendly. Ski lessons are available for all ages and skill levels. Buttermilk is also the hosting mountain of the Winter X-Games that happen once a year in January.
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Buttermilk Ski Resort
38700 CO-82Buttermilk is 1 of 4 ski mountains in the Aspen area. Buttermilk is very family friendly and also very beginner friendly. Ski lessons are available for all ages and skill levels. Buttermilk is also the hosting mountain of the Winter X-Games that happen once a year in January.
This system of hiking trails is very popular amongst both locals and tourists alike. It is recommended to use slip on cleats over hiking shoes in the winter months as it can be a little icy in shaded areas. There are multiple trail options for getting to the top or doing a smaller loop if preferred. Difficulty of the hike is intermediate.
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Mushroom Rock Hike
100 Co Hwy 107This system of hiking trails is very popular amongst both locals and tourists alike. It is recommended to use slip on cleats over hiking shoes in the winter months as it can be a little icy in shaded areas. There are multiple trail options for getting to the top or doing a smaller loop if preferred. Difficulty of the hike is intermediate.
This is a higher difficulty hike than some others in the area. It has great views and is a longer distance around 20.6 miles if you are looking for something a bit more challenging.
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Arbaney Kittle Trailhead
Kelli CourtThis is a higher difficulty hike than some others in the area. It has great views and is a longer distance around 20.6 miles if you are looking for something a bit more challenging.
McClure Pass is a great place to view the colors in the fall and get an unbeatable view of the valley below. It is also a popular location for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing in the winter, although you will want to look into avalanche danger prior to visiting (you can find this information online by searching Colorado Avalanche information center). The pass is about a 10-15 minute drive from the Airbnb.
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McClure Pass
McClure Pass is a great place to view the colors in the fall and get an unbeatable view of the valley below. It is also a popular location for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing in the winter, although you will want to look into avalanche danger prior to visiting (you can find this information online by searching Colorado Avalanche information center). The pass is about a 10-15 minute drive from the Airbnb.
Spring gulch is a great destination for cross-country skiing. There is a groomed track that is friendly to both skate skier's as well as traditional cross-country track skiers. Located just above Carbondale Spring Gulch has great views and easily accessible. This area is located only about a 15 minute drive from the Airbnb. You can search Mount Sopris Nordic Council for a complete overview of the Spring Gulch Trail System.
Spring Gulch
Spring gulch is a great destination for cross-country skiing. There is a groomed track that is friendly to both skate skier's as well as traditional cross-country track skiers. Located just above Carbondale Spring Gulch has great views and easily accessible. This area is located only about a 15 minute drive from the Airbnb. You can search Mount Sopris Nordic Council for a complete overview of the Spring Gulch Trail System.
Coal Basin trails is a close-by trail system only about a 15 minute drive from the Airbnbs. There are multiple dirt bike specific trail systems as well as some that are hiker and horseback rider friendly. There is a historic mineshaft along one of the trails as well as a trail that ends at some beautiful waterfalls.
Coal Basin Road
Coal Basin RoadCoal Basin trails is a close-by trail system only about a 15 minute drive from the Airbnbs. There are multiple dirt bike specific trail systems as well as some that are hiker and horseback rider friendly. There is a historic mineshaft along one of the trails as well as a trail that ends at some beautiful waterfalls.
Thomas Lakes is a very popular local and tourist favorite. The Thomas Lakes hike is the base hike for summiting Mount Sopris but many people just do the hike up to the lakes and back. The hike has a combination of forests, meadows and lakes. The hike is about an intermediate level.
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Thomas Lakes TH
Thomas Lakes is a very popular local and tourist favorite. The Thomas Lakes hike is the base hike for summiting Mount Sopris but many people just do the hike up to the lakes and back. The hike has a combination of forests, meadows and lakes. The hike is about an intermediate level.
Perham Creek is an 8.8 mile in and out hike that is considered to be a moderate level of difficulty.
Perham Creek
Perham Creek is an 8.8 mile in and out hike that is considered to be a moderate level of difficulty.
The Rio Grande Trail is an excellent pathway to walk, run or bike on that extends from Aspen through Carbondale all the way to Glenwood Springs. The trail runs along the Roaring Fork River at parts and has views of Mount Sopris, Red Hill and many other sites in the valley.
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Rio Grande Trail
Rio Grande TrailThe Rio Grande Trail is an excellent pathway to walk, run or bike on that extends from Aspen through Carbondale all the way to Glenwood Springs. The trail runs along the Roaring Fork River at parts and has views of Mount Sopris, Red Hill and many other sites in the valley.
The Glenwood Caverns are a fun amusement park located on top of a mountain in Glenwood Springs. They have a variety of rides including one that swings out over the Glenwood Canyon. They also have caves, food and different activities for all ages. There is a fun gondola ride to the top as well.
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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
51000 Two Rivers Plaza RoadThe Glenwood Caverns are a fun amusement park located on top of a mountain in Glenwood Springs. They have a variety of rides including one that swings out over the Glenwood Canyon. They also have caves, food and different activities for all ages. There is a fun gondola ride to the top as well.
Rentals
This run and hike store has cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals available and is only a short 10 minute drive into Carbondale from the Airbnb
Independence Run & Hike
586 CO-133This run and hike store has cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals available and is only a short 10 minute drive into Carbondale from the Airbnb
Alpine Angling is located in Carbondale about a 10 minute drive from the Airbnb. They have any and all equipment you could want to explore the local fishing spots as well as offer guides and trips for hire.
Alpine Angling
995 Cowen DrAlpine Angling is located in Carbondale about a 10 minute drive from the Airbnb. They have any and all equipment you could want to explore the local fishing spots as well as offer guides and trips for hire.
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Public transportation
A vehicle with 4wd or AWD and good tires is a must for getting to and from the Airbnb to town but once in Carbondale there is public transportation (RFTA) available to most places in the valley. Schedules and fare can be found online.
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Resources for trails and activities in Roaring Fork Valley
This website provides a lot of useful tips and information about the trails and activities in the Roaring Fork Valley including everything from Aspen to Glenwood. Would highly recommend checking this resource out if you're unsure what you are wanting to do in the area.
https://www.aspentrailfinder.com/resources/
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Carbondale Wild West Rodeo
The Rodeo's run from June-August and are a great family friendly event to attend. They run every Thursday during the summer. They are located just outside of Carbondale and are about a 10 minute drive from the Airbnb. There are local food trucks and even events for kids to enter for fun.
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First Fridays
First Fridays are an event that the town of Carbondale throws every first Friday of the month year round. Businesses stay open later and there is usually some form of performance. They are a family friendly, no charge, and a ton of fun!