Reservations are required to visit Maroon Bells by car or shuttle - the RFTA shuttle system also runs from Aspen Highlands. It’s best to take the bus, and the majority of the time, it’s your only option.
Saturday from 9am-2pm
The Roaring Fork Valley offers some of the finest fly fishing in Colorado, and Carbondale lies in the heart of it. Sitting at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Crystal Rivers, and only a 15-minute drive to both the Colorado and Frying Pan Rivers, Carbondale serves as the perfect base-camp for anglers wanting to explore our remarkable fisheries.
Mushroom Rock: ~2.5 miles, 820 ft elevation gain, ~1.5-2 hours https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mushroom-rock Red Hill via Blue Ribbon and Three Gulch Trail: ~3.5 miles, 900 ft elevation gain, ~2-2.5 hours https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/red-hill-via-blue-ribbon-and-three-gulch-trail Red Hill Outer Loop: ~8 miles, 1,400 ft elevation gain, ~4-4.5 hours https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/the-outer-loop--2 Frying Pan Overlook: ~4.5 miles, 1,200 ft elevation gain, ~2.5-3 hours https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/fryingpan-overlook Hunter Valley and Hunter Valley North Trail: ~5.5 miles, 900 ft elevation gain, ~2.5-3 hours https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/hunter-valley-loop