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C O M P L I M E N TA RY
Carbondale
2021 SUMMER/FALL
COLORADO Magazine
FEATURES
CHANGES IN CARBONDALE
P. 10
THE 81623 EATER’S GUIDE
P. 34
25 VISTA HIKES
P. 26
ISSUE INCLUDES
HISTORY
ARTS + CULTURE
EATS & DRINKS COLLECTION
COMMUNITY
RECREATION
BUSINESS
SERVICES
MAPS
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CARBONDALE
Incorporated in 1888, Carbondale is situated in the heart
of the Colorado Rockies and the Roaring Fork Valley. The
town is located downstream from Aspen and upstream from
Glenwood Springs at the confluence of the Roaring Fork &
Crystal Rivers. The downtown historic district’s charming
appeal blends historic and modern architecture.
Rich with history, the area was originally a Ute Indian
settlement. In the late 19th century, the silver prospectors
arrived to the valley. Since the 1900s, potato farming and
cattle ranching have been part of Carbondale’s heritage.
Today, Carbondale is a vibrant community which appeals to
outdoor adventurists, art aficionados, golfers, fly‑fishermen,
foodies, scenery buffs and hot spring lovers. There are also
five ski resort mountains within a 30 mile radius.
Photo by David Clark
GETTING HERE
Whether it's by train, plane or automobile,
there are several transportation options, all
which offer beautiful scenery along the way.
from HAVA GARDENS For convenience, Aspen/Pitkin County
Airport is the way to go. Other airports nearby
include Eagle County Regional Airport and
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Grand Junction Regional Airport. Flights Glenwood Denver
Springs
into Denver International Airport tend to be Grand
Junction
the most affordable option. I-70
Carbondale
Aspen
Another option aside from renting a car in
Denver is CDOT’s interregional express bus, I-25
Bustang which travels to Glenwood Springs.
From there, it’s just a 13 mile drive on Hwy 82
to Carbondale.
LIVING SOIL CANNABIS One of the most scenic routes from Denver is Glenwood Springs Carbondale 13 miles
30 miles
by train. Amtrak’s California Zephyr is just
shy of a six hour ride from Denver’s Union Aspen Carbondale
Station to Glenwood Springs (Amtrak.com).
Vail Carbondale 74 miles
No car? No problem. The Roaring Fork
AVAILABLE ON THE Carbondale 100 miles
EXPERIENCE Transportation Authority (RFTA.com) is the
the Grand Junction
WESTERN SLOPE only at HIGHQ
local bus service, with regular schedules from
DIFFERENCE
Carbondale 170 miles
Aspen to Glenwood and beyond. Rather hail a
cab? Call reliable Valley Taxi (970-404-5181), Denver
which services the entire Roaring Fork Valley.
SNOWMASS VILLAGE MALL • CARBONDALE • SILT • PARACHUTE CARBONDALE'S ELEVATION IS 6,181 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL. TO THE SOUTH,
IS THE IMPRESSIVE MT. SOPRIS, A TOWERING 12,953 FEET.
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TABLE OF Konnie Krahn-Prosence CARBONDALE, COLORADO WELCOME TO
CARBONDALE!
CONTENTS
Authentic, Engaged, Leading Connections
USEFUL INFORMATION
Emergency / Fire / Ambulance 911
Garfield County Sheriff non-emergency 970-945-0453
Carbondale Fire Department non-emergency 970-963-2491
I love exploring wild places. This spring I decided
Carbondale Police Department non-emergency 970-963-2662
6 Liz Caris, A Local Tile Muralist Carbondale Branch Library 970-963-2889 to check out the aftermath of the Grizzly Creek Fire
in Glenwood Canyon. The sporadic fire damage in
10 Changes in Carbondale
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce 970-963-1890
where some areas and sheer devastation in other areas was
HOME
Carbondale Post Office 800-275-8777
fascinating to observe. It was surreal at times, but the
12 Is Ketamine right for me?
Carbondale Recreation & Community Center 970-510-1292
CONNECTIONS
meets Carbondale Town Hall 970-963-2733 constant through it all was Grizzly Creek, which was
always in earshot, undeterred by the many charred trees
14 Basalt Vista Housing Partnership
RFTA Public Bus Service 970-925-8484
that had fallen in its path.
18 W.M. Dinkel, Daddy of Carbondale HOSPITALS / MEDICAL CARE
Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen 970-925-1120
Throughout the trek, I could not help but draw parallels
20 Hot Weather, Hot Dogs
between the fire damage and the challenges we all have
Roaring Fork Family Practice, Carbondale 970-963-3350
faced over the last year including the fire, the pandemic,
Valley View Hospital, Glenwood Springs 970-945-6535
23 Hike Prep
social unrest around the country, and the ripple effects
from all the above. My sense is that especially in a
SENIOR SERVICES / ASSISTED CARE LIVING
26 25 Vista Hikes Heritage Park Care Center 970-963-1500
community as strong as Carbondale, losing our frequent,
face to face connections made it even more difficult to
30 Leaf Peeping, Fall Drives
Pitkin County Senior Services 970-920-5432 respond to these challenges. We are learning not to take
for granted these personal connections that enable us to
32 Meet Janelle Routhier Never before has “home” been so important. PUBLISHED BY:
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overcome difficult, and even traumatic situations.
34 The Eater Issue Let Konnie find the perfect match for your home.
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970-596-3396
Jessica Meath The little sprouts of green emerging from the blackened
ground reminded me that despite all the challenge and
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EDITOR:
Diane Garcia-Hopkins
Lisa Curley
unrest, new growth perseveres. We have invented new
ways to connect, identified growing vulnerabilities,
40 Carbondale Parks and Recreation Bridgette Maxwell
COVER PHOTO: and as a result, we continue to build our personal,
42 Business Directory Our Loyalty Debit Card & You: GRAPHIC DESIGN
& LAYOUT:
Peter Batty, www.batty.photos environmental, and community resiliency. Like the
creek flowing through all the debris, Carbondale charges
Makes Perfect Cents!
on in impressive ways.
44 Historic Walking Tour
Jessica Meath
JessicaLynnStudios.com
46 Rio Grande Trail Map
Far up Grizzly Creek, despite being surrounded by
Use your card, shop locally and remember: charred devastation, I could look up and be reminded
The change starts with you!
48 Town Of Carbondale Map *Alpine Bank Debit Cards are available with no annual fee to individuals
that I am still in a breathtakingly beautiful place.
There is no doubt there are more challenges ahead, but
CONTRIBUTORS
with an Alpine Bank checking account.
I know the creek will always be there. For that I am
grateful. For the unrelenting spirit of the Carbondale
WRITERS PHOTOGRAPHERS community, I am grateful.
Lisa Curley David Clark
Dr. Angela Durkac Joan Herbst
ALPINEBANK.COM | MEMBER FDIC Diane Garcia-Hopkins Sopris Sun
Sue Gray - Dan Richardson, Mayor of Carbondale
Amy Kappler
Lynn Kirchner
Shaina Maytum
Greg Peterson
Janelle Routhier
Photo by Joan Herbst
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Carbondale, A Mountain Town
with Adventure & Art
A unique & intimate town with
affordable lodging, farm-to-table
dining & easy access to hiking &
biking. For more information visit
carbondale.com OR
carbondalecreativedistrict.com
Sarah Overbeck
Sarah Overbeck
Lewis Cooper
Renee Ramge
All Seasons Biking Culinary Arts & Farming Art in All Forms
Bike all year long on pavement, dirt or Carbondale was founded by ranchers in Carbondale is a state-recognized Creative
snow. Try out the newly revamped Red Hill 1881 and thrives on agriculture. Thanks to District & part of the Colorado Creative
Recreation Area. Enjoy views of the Crystal passionate chefs & farmers, sustainable & Corridor. The variety of public art parallels
River Valley & Mt. Sopris along a red-rock locally sourced food is standard on most the abundant natural beauty in this small
landscape. Aloha Cyclery and Basalt Bike & menus. Consciously nourishing, organic community. R2 Gallery & Carbondale Clay
options available at True Nature Healing Center host monthly exhibitions. See
Ski offer rentals, e-bikes too! Bike along the
Arts, Allegria, Phat Thai, Silo, Landmark murals & sculptures throughout town, hear
Rio Grande ARTway, an artistic one-mile
Café or recently welcomed Brass Anvil. live music at Steve’s Guitars or catch a show
segment of the Rio Grande Trail, spanning at Thunder River Theatre Company.
44 miles from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
Sunlight Mountain Resort
Avalanche Ranch Cabins
Jill Leonard
& Hot Springs
Craft Brews & Cocktails
We offer a kid-in-a-candy-store feeling Two Rivers & a Mountain
Hot Springs Carbondale has numerous cross-country
when it comes to libations. Exceptional
Avalanche Hot Springs offers three tiered skiing & hiking trails. Also home to a
craft brews & hard seltzers only available
pools with views of Mt. Sopris, Elephant vibrant river culture at the confluence of
on local taps. Taste locally distilled spirits
Mountain, and Avalanche Creek Valley. the Roaring Fork & Crystal Rivers. Alpine
in mixologist- made cocktails. Visit Batch,
Visit the natural landscape year-round, Angling or Crystal Fly have what you
Carbondale Beer Works & Marble Distill-
day or night, for a true mountain escape! need to fish these gold-medal waters.
ery to find those perfect flavor profiles.
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Liz Caris,
By Diane Garcia-Hopkins
a Local Tile Muralist
Liz is an accomplished artist, with
impressive showings in Arizona,
New Mexico and Colorado.
Each one of her pieces is
custom made.
So if you are wondering how Liz
actually creates these pieces… “The To see many more examples
imagery is drawn by hand, then of her work visit
transferred onto the tiles, using the www.LizCarisTileMurals.com
“Cuerda Seca” technique, then glazed
and fired at 1800°C. The tiles will
never fade. They can be installed
indoors or outdoors, on walls and
backsplashes, tabletops, floors, risers
on stairs, the possibilities are endless!”
Before she was an accomplished Tile
Muralist, she was an Art Teacher in
Arizona for 30 years. These days Liz Beautiful Home
is active with English in Action, the Furnishings and
Glenwood Arts and Culture Board, Accessories
and a volunteer at Lift-Up…..and
a very proud Grandma! She loves
her studio in Glenwood Springs and Complimentary
calls the Roaring Fork Valley home. Design Services
Workshops are available for Custom Wood
small groups! Please call Working Shop
Liz Caris’s Studio at
520‑275‑4422 for more
information or visit Liz’s website
at www.LizCarisTileMurals.com
INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO AGreatFind.net
52 Pottery Lane, in El Jebel | (970) 963-9690
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YOUTH PROGRAMS!
ADULT SPORTS!
REc Center and Pool Open NOW!
WITh CARBONDALE PARKS AND rECREATION
for regristration and information visit carbondale rec.com or call (970)510-1290
8 | 2021 | Carbondale Magazine Carbondale Magazine | 2021 | 9
CHANGES IN
• Hwy 133 expands to 4 lanes. • A round-a-bout is constructed.
• The bridge over the Roaring Fork River is replaced and expanded • Bump outs are put in on Main Street.
to 4 lanes. • Old swamp area becomes a Nature Park with a Dog Park.
CARBONDALE
• Housing replaces farming on the east side of Hwy 133. • A Dog Park in town is created.
• Roaring Fork Village is built. • The North Face leaves Carbondale and moves back to Northern CA.
• Further South on Hwy 133 Hendricks Ranch and River Valley • A fight to preserve Thompson Divide brings tons of attention to
Ranch are developed. Carbondale and our sacred land.
• Commercial and residential replace the cows on the west side of • People are discovering Carbondale, coming to visit family and
By Lynn Kirchner Hwy 133. friends, then staying and not leaving.
• City Market remodels and expands. • A new high school is built with its own solar field.
Write about Changes was the directive …so I hear David Bowie • Ace Hardware builds. • Construction Junction sells and then closes forever.
“Ch‑ch‑ch‑ch‑changes” in the back of my head. I jump on my bike and ride • Co Op remodels. • Miser's goes through changes and then closes forever.
• Stop signs are put up throughout town.
around our town to see what’s new. • A public golf course is designed and built in town.
• Ragged Mountain Sports used sporting equipment consignment opens.
• Co Op gets a major remodel and face lift.
• River Valley Ranch is the first PUD of its size for Carbondale.
Ok – where do I start? Changes in the past month, the past year, the past • A skateboard park and disc golf become a part of the community.
• The North Face Corporation moves From CA and calls • The new City Market is finally constructed and The Market Place
decade, two? Three? Decades???? Carbondale home. Shopping Center opens.
Early 2000’s
• Red Hill entrance is “New & Improved."
• Holgate Mesa is now called Lorax Trail and the parking lot is always full.
• Spring Gulch and Marion Gulch are no longer hidden gems, now
full of people and dogs.
2000 to 2020
• Hwy 82 is paved and is only 2 lanes. photos courtesy of Sopris Sun
• Hwy 133 is barely a chip-n-seal road and is only 2 lanes.
• The bridge over the Roaring Fork River is only 2 lanes.
•
•
There are no stop lights, no stop signs.
The Original Co Op building is the largest building and the • Hwy 82 expands to 4 lanes from GWS to Aspen.
2021 and As we head into the second half of 2021, changes are happening every week it seems.
• Sopris Shopping Center will be replaced with a combined commercial/residential complex.
Beyond
most useful. • Hwy 133 gets a stop light. • Major housing developments are planned in and around town.
• The Circle Sooper is the grocery store. • City Market takes over Circle Sooper. • Affordable Housing is an oxymoron.
• Alpine Bank is the bank. • Main Street gets paved. • 30%+/year appreciation in property valuations is not healthy, nor sustainable for our community.
• Sopris Shopping Center is alive and well. • Miser’s is the one and only consignment store in the valley for • As you drive the round-a-bout, the concrete that surrounds it, gets bigger and bigger, there is no more grass.
• Main Street is not paved. clothing & household goods.
• Many of the buildings on Main are single story. • Construction Junction is the one and only home, building and
Photo by David Clark
• Cows graze on the westside of Hwy 133 from Hwy 82 to 5 materials consignment store.
miles south of town. • Restaurants come and go but Smithy and Pour House are fixtures.
• Farming is on the east side of Hwy 133 from Hwy 82 to Coop. • The Red Rock Diner literally rolls in.
• CRMS is in the Top 10 of Prep Schools in the country. • Approvals for new subdivisions set the wheels in motion to provide
• Everyone waves to one another on the roads or tips their hat. housing for those not yet here.
• The Village Smithy is the place for breakfast. • Roaring Fork, Hendrick Ranch and others start to be developed.
• The Pour House is the place for lunch and/or dinner.
• The Black Nugget is the place for whatever else.
• Holgate Mesa is a great hike and Marion and Spring Gulch are
hidden gems.
10 | 2021 | Carbondale Magazine
IS KETAMINE
RIGHT FOR ME?
Ketamine has been hailed as a “game-changing” treatment
for depression, PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, substance abuse,
and other conditions that do not respond to typical treatment
methods. In fact, ketamine has spurred lots of excitement in
psychiatry and the media recently.
HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT KETAMINE:
• Ketamine is effective – More than 70-80% of people
getting treatment for depression and PTSD, get significant
improvement. Ketamine is very effective, even for patients
who have failed to respond to other types of treatment.
• What to look for in a care team - If you are considering
• Ketamine works quickly – Many people experience relief ketamine therapy, look for a clinic and staff who are
with their first infusion. Ketamine works over days to weeks experienced and able to work with your existing health care
rather than several weeks to months usually required for providers. Your ketamine treatment should be managed by a
traditional antidepressants. physician who evaluates your health history, current medical
conditions, medications, and appropriateness of ketamine as
• Ketamine is safe - Ketamine has been used for more than 50 a treatment for you specifically.
years in anesthesia and pain management. When used as an
antidepressant, ketamine is given at a low dose – an amount
that research has shown is effective for treatment and that GlenwoodSpringsKetamine.com
minimizes potential for complications.
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BASALT VISTA
HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
– a Net Zero, All Electric Community
ALREADY 11 SIDES & $6M IN SALES FOR 2021
Having lived in the Roaring
Fork Valley for 20 years, I know
the area and have a pulse on
The Basalt Vista Housing Partnership other workforce families within a the market.
is an innovative collaboration focused framework of solar electric power
on providing affordable housing generation and battery storage. Call me today to get
in a net-zero energy environment. your home sold or if
Spearheaded by Habitat for Humanity The project features twelve (12) installed solar systems in over twenty you are wanting help
- Roaring Fork Valley, the partnership buildings and twenty-seven (27) units. (20) Habitat homes throughout the purchasing your next
includes key players such as Holy Solar electric systems totaling 293kW Roaring Fork and Colorado River dream home.
Cross Energy (the local cooperative are installed on all roof tops and Valleys. Proudly donating solar
utility), the National Renewable battery storage is employed in two of equipment and scheduling volunteer
Energy Laboratory (NREL) and long the units as a real-time, data gathering work days throughout the project Maria Wimmer
Luxury Property Specialist
time, local contractor, Sunsense Solar. and distribution tool. Sunsense build‑out is one way Sunsense Solar
970.274.0647
The goal of the project is to provide has a long-standing relationship connects with the community. cbmasonmorse.com maria@masonmorse.com
affordable housing to teachers and with Habitat for Humanity having
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Photo by David Clark 16 | 2021 | Carbondale Magazine Carbondale Magazine | 2021 | 17
W.M. Dinkel By Sue Gray
Learn more about W.M. Dinkel at the
Daddy 2 Carbondale
Carbondale Historical Society’s Dinkel
Mercantile Museum in the Pioneer
Log Cabin at the corner of Weant Blvd.
and Hwy. 133. See website for hours:
carbondalehistory.org
Excerpts of Dinkel’s memoir from the
Colorado Magazine article “Pioneer of the
Roaring Fork” by Ivah Dunklee.
“ It was 1881 when I heard a bit of gossip as to the lack of flour in Aspen. We packed
our mules and three horses with eight-hundred pounds of flour in addition to our
personal possessions. It was difficult footing on the steep grade through deep snow. Photos from the DeBeque Family
The weather was intensely cold. Collection, Carbondale Historical Society
We were within 200 feet of the top. One of the mules fell down. Owing to the
hazardous position on the edge of a precipice, there was nothing could be done but
cut the harness. The poor beast slipped over the edge into a bank of snow half a mile
below and was buried. We stood aghast at the sight.
The journey on, up, and over the range was a most difficult undertaking. The descent
on the western slope was not easy. A sorry sight we made, trudging into Aspen, men
and beasts heavily laden with flour!”
This was William Mansfield Dinkel’s U.S. government. The Utes made it clear entrepreneurial ventures. In 1883 a
introduction to the Roaring Fork Valley, that the white men were to travel no stage line was operating from Aspen to
where he prospered and lived the rest of further west, so Dinkel and Zimmerman Glenwood, and part of that road became
his life, becoming known as the “Daddy had to turn back. Carbondale’s Main Street.
of Carbondale.” But this was not
Dinkel’s original destination. “We returned to the site of Carbondale, “During the summer of 1884 we cut logs
then known as Rock Creek. The valley from the slopes of Mount Sopris and built
After making a tidy profit selling their had the appearance of making fine for business on this thoroughfare an eight-
flour in Aspen, Dinkel and his partner agricultural country. There was plenty room house, a barn to shelter sixty horses,
Bob Zimmerman proceeded down the of green grass. It was the first place a store and an inn. “Dinkel’s” was the only
Roaring Fork River to where Glenwood that had an abundance of feed for the passenger stop from Aspen to Glenwood.”
Springs is now, on their way to prospect horses. It was August 1881, about
for gold in Montana. When they came thirty days before the opening of the Carbondale was incorporated in 1888,
upon the natural hot springs in the Ute Reservation to homesteaders. We and by then Dinkel’s status as a town
Colorado River (then called Grand concluded to stop, because though still father was established. Having bought
River), they decided to take a bath. within the reservation, it was but a few out his partner’s interest, Dinkel
miles from the boundary line.” continued his agricultural enterprise as
“Eagerly I threw my clothes aside, happily well as the store, inn, post office and the
anticipating the comfort to come. With Dinkel and his partner built a log cabin newly formed Bank of Carbondale, of
my first plunge I thought I was to be and proceeded to set themselves up in which he was president.
boiled alive. I had entered at the point the hunting business. The deer and elk
where the spring comes out of the ground. meat they sold to the communities of In 1891 he built a two-story brick
Desperately I lunged away, and it was Independence and Leadville paid for soap, building at the corner of Main and “In 1890, I was elected to the state Dinkel died in 1918 at the age of
six hundred feet distant before the water salt, sugar, pepper, bacon, lard and bread. Fourth Street which still stands. There legislature from Garfield County, and seventy-five, leaving a wife Sally, and
cooled off to a bearable temperature.” he located the bank, hotel, post office, sent back for a second term. Those daughter Anne. In a full front page
In the spring of 1882 Dinkel purchased and the W.M. Dinkel Mercantile, where four years in Denver were the longest newspaper article, the headline called
As Dinkel and his partner continued a plow and mules, and planted twelve you could buy anything from caviar to period I spent away from Carbondale Dinkel the “Daddy of Carbondale.”
north over the Flat Top Range, they were acres in oats, potatoes, onions, beans carriages. By the late 1890s, the name since I came from Virginia and found a His descendants still live in the area,
met by a party of five Indians. In 1881 and peas. He dug the first irrigation Dinkel had become well-known in mountain wilderness with a few tepee and the Dinkel Building continues to
the western part of Colorado was Ute ditch out of the Roaring Fork River. Carbondale and beyond. poles as the only evidence of habitation.” serve as the cornerstone of Carbondale’s
territory, designated by treaty with the But this was just the beginning of his business district.
18 | 2021 | Carbondale Magazine Carbondale Magazine | 2021 | 19HOT WEATHER, Keep ’em Cool Pointers:
1.
6. Remember, short-nosed brachycephalic dogs like
bulldogs and pugs are extremely susceptible to heat
HOT DOGS
Shade and Water - Make sure that any animal outside stroke, and can get overwhelmed just sitting in the shade.
has access to shade and fresh water! Please remember With these breeds, you need to take extra precautions.
that pets will drink more water during the heat and so
need water available at all times.
7. DO NOT leave your pet in the car, even for “just a
By Dr Angela Durkac of Alpine Animal Hospital second” even with the A/C on. Pets’ temperature will
2. Exercise your pet in the coolest part of the day. Dawn elevate to overheating within a few minutes in a car.
With the long, sunny days of summer coming it is important to remember and dusk, or after dark, is safest. If it’s hotter than 85F
the effects the rising temperatures can have on our furry companions. Even outside, use extreme caution and keep it short. What If My Dog Starts Showing
the healthiest of pets can suffer from overheating, dehydration and other 3. Soak your pet down before exercising. A quick stop Signs of Heat Stroke?
complications from the rising temperatures. Heatstroke is one of the most at the hose before heading out will help your pet lose
common emergencies we see at AAH in the summer, and in most cases it’s more heat through evaporation. Additionally, if there 8. Get to a veterinarian immediately. This is the single
highly preventable. Unlike humans who lose heat through their skin, dogs are lakes or creeks nearby, re-wetting your pet during most important thing you can do. Do not delay driving
can only get rid of heat through their mouths and respiratory systems. That exercise and play helps prevent overheating. to the vet – this is not a wait-and-see condition.
is why we, at Alpine Animal Hospital, want to offer you information to
keep your summer months fun. 4. Limit exercise - If your pet is a tennis ball fiend, you 9. Soak your pet down with cool (not icy) water.
When they are overheating, you will see signs such as excessive panting,
might want to avoid playing fetch in the heat. Dogs
with high-drive personalities may not know their own
10. Provide cool (not icy) water to drink.
weakness, and bright red membranes of mouth/tongue which if untreated limits. It is up to you to stop throwing the ball and 11. Place your pet near the AC vents in the car while
can lead to collapse, vomiting and diarrhea. Signs of heat related injury can make the dog take a break and drink water. driving to the vet.
develop quickly when they stay inside a parked car or other vehicle. Many 5. Do not leave pets outside unattended. Check them 12. And once again, get to a veterinarian immediately. If
people do not realize just how quickly the interior of a car can increase to often to make sure they are ok, have not turned over your vet is across town, go to the nearest hospital that
deadly levels, even if the windows are cracked or the car is in the shade. It their water, etc. is open. Ten minutes can make all the difference.
can also occur in dogs that exercise too rigorously during periods of high
heat, especially if humidity is also elevated.
Here are some tips for keeping your pet safe and cool, as well as a bit of
heatstroke first aid should your pooch find himself overheated this summer. Keep your critters cool – have a happy and safe summer!
We’ll Be Back Soon
Stay Tuned!
The Senior Center may
reopen this summer!
Visit pitkinseniors.com for updates.
GET HELP HAVE LUNCH STAY ACTIVE
Thanks to A Little Help and Meals are available Check out our online Virtual Events and
other resource connections, for pick-up or home Activities page for activities you can do
volunteers are standing delivery. Call us for on your own or with others (virtually).
by to help with grocery more information. Fitness Activities • Discussion Groups
shopping, essential errands, Cards & Game • Educational Opportunities
yard work and other tasks. Explore From Home • And More!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: PitkinSeniors.com • (970) 920-5432
click on Virtual Events and Activities
20 | 2021 | Carbondale Magazine Carbondale Magazine | 2021 | 21DRIVE LESS. SEE MORE. Adventuring in the mountains is fun and rewarding, but
also carries a set of risks and considerations, especially
for those new to the area or to hiking. It is essential
to plan ahead and take the right equipment, monitor
yourself for signs of altitude illness, and know how to
Aspen, Snowmass, protect the natural resources we all love and share.
Basalt, El Jebel,
Carbondale,
Glenwood Springs, BE PREP
New Castle, Silt & Rifle.
TO
RFTA goes there.
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HOW
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BY SHAINA MAYTUM
ROARING FORK TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE AVOID ALTITUDE ILLNESS LEAVE NO TRACE
Bike friendly, fast and frequent Before you head out into the wilderness, Tourists and locals alike can be victims Many trails are getting “loved to death,”
public transportation from please consider the following. First, of altitude illness, which can quickly sometimes resulting in closures or
make sure you pick a hike appropriate ruin a day in the mountains. Symptoms stricter permitting regulations to protect
Aspen to Rifle. to your ability level and prepare for a include headache, nausea, and dizziness. these magnificent wild places. Stay on
day outdoors. Take snacks, water, extra If you are coming from sea level, spend a the trail, pack out all trash and dog
RUBY OF THE ROCKIES FIND YOUR STOP AT
layers, and sun protection (the Colorado
high altitude sunshine can be a true
day acclimating in town before any high
altitude hikes, and limit consumption
waste, and learn how to properly dispose
of human waste (hint: no one likes to
In Room Spa Treatments • Horseback Riding
www.rfta.com/system-map scorcher) and tell someone where you of alcohol and caffeine. Drink plenty see “toilet paper flowers”). Check out
are going. For longer hikes, start early in of water (electrolyte drinks can help) the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor
Skiing • Fishing • World Class Dining the day and make sure you are prepared and make sure you’re eating enough. Ethics at lnt.org for more information
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Photo by Joan Herbst MARBLE AREA Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult Difficulty: Very difficult
BUCKSKIN BASIN/AVALANCHE Miles/elevation gain: 3 miles, 600’ (Lyle Miles/elevation gain: 10 miles, 2700’
PASS Lake), 6 miles, 1200’ (Mormon Lake) Dogs: Yes- leashed
Difficulty: Very difficult Dogs: Yes - leashed Views of: Maroon Bells, Snowmass Peak,
Miles/elevation gain: 8 miles, 3000’ (add Views of: Alpine lakes, Sawatch range four other 14ers
an additional 1.6 miles if your vehicle is The Forest Service calls this hike “one of The trail to Electric Pass - the highest
not high clearance) the most scenic in the Fryingpan River named pass in Colorado - continues
Dogs: Yes area.” It’s a bit of a drive (about an hour off the trail to Cathedral Lake. The hike
Views of: Waterfalls, Chair Mountain, from Basalt) but the views from Lyle and to Electric Pass is much more difficult
Elk mountains Mormon Lakes are well worth the trouble. than the hike to Cathedral Lake, and it is
Lyle Lake is 1.5 miles from the trailhead essential to begin early to avoid afternoon
The 3000-foot climb to Avalanche Pass
with minimal elevation gain and is a great thunderstorms. In fact, Electric Pass was
requires a full day and a high level of named by a Forest Service ranger who
place for picnicking and relaxing. Those
2 5 V i s ta H i k e s
physical fitness, but rewards hikers with was knocked down by static electricity
who choose to continue on to Mormon
wide-open fields of wildflowers, creeks and while standing on the pass. However,
Lake face some steeper slopes and uneven
cascades (several crossings required), those who reach the top of the pass at
terrain but are rewarded with long-distance
and vistas of surrounding mountain nearly 13,500’ will have views of the
mountain views and fields of wildflowers.
ranges. Even completing a portion of surrounding mountain ranges, including
this hike is worth the trip. As more than JOSEPHINE LAKE
By Shaina Maytum six of Colorado’s 14,000’ peaks
half of this hike is above treeline, hikers
Difficulty: Difficult
should begin early so that they will be
Miles/elevation gain: 8 miles, 2250’
AMERICAN LAKE
well on their way back before afternoon Difficulty: Moderate-difficult
The Continental Divide, four major river valleys, countless alpine lakes and waterfalls, mountains in all thunderstorms arrive. Note that the last
Dogs: Yes - leashed
Miles/elevation gain: 6.5 miles, 2000’
directions that tower to 13,000 and 14,000 feet… the Carbondale area is blessed with unrivaled views, 0.8 miles to the trailhead requires a high- Views of: Alpine lake, Sawatch range
Dogs: Yes - leashed
and the area’s trail systems are designed to get you, the adventurous hiker, to them. We have selected the clearance vehicle. Like Lyle and Mormon Lakes, accessing Views of: Alpine lake, close-up jagged peaks
following twenty-five trails, ranging from easy to very difficult, because of their sheer scenic beauty. Josephine Lakes requires a fairly long
RAGGED MOUNTAIN TRAIL drive (about an hour from Basalt). This This immensely popular hike leads to one
full-day adventure takes hikers through of the Aspen area’s many alpine lakes.
Difficulty: Moderate
be prepared for widely variable weather top of the loop. Many people have gotten meadows and marshes, along creeks, and Hikers will traverse through intermittent
CARBONDALE AREA conditions and carry sufficient supplies for lost once they leave the loop; only do so if
Miles/elevation gain: 8 miles, 500’
Dogs: Yes up steep ridges. Get an early start so you pine and aspen forests and large
a full day in the mountains. you know where you are going. wildflower-filled meadows. The lake itself
THOMAS LAKES Views of: Waterfalls, Chair Mountain have time to enjoy a well-deserved rest at
sits in a rocky basin surrounded by 12,000’
this high altitude lake.
Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult MUSHROOM ROCK/RED HILL CRYSTAL TRAIL The Ragged Mountain Trail, located off granite peaks, perfect for a picnic lunch.
Dogs: Yes - on leash
Difficulty: Moderate Difficulty: Easy (paved) the Ragged Mountain Road (2-wheel drive FRYINGPAN LAKES SMUGGLER MOUNTAIN
Miles and elevation gain: 8 miles, 1500’ accessible) on McClure Pass, offers a
Miles and elevation gain: varies, 700’ Miles/elevation gain: Up to 14 miles Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Views of: Alpine lakes, Mt. Sopris, Roaring pleasant high mountain outing without the Difficulty: Moderate
Dogs: Yes round-trip, minimal elevation gain Miles/elevation gain: 8 miles, 1500’
Fork valley elevation gain required by other hikes. This Miles/elevation gain: 3 miles, 800’
Views of: Mt. Sopris, Thompson Divide, Dogs: Yes, leashed Dogs: Yes, leashed
The Thomas Lakes trail winds through pine mostly shaded trail gives hikers up-close Dogs: Yes
Roaring Fork river Views of: Crystal River valley, Mt. Sopris Views of: Alpine lake, craggy ridgelines
forests, open meadows, and aspen groves views of Chair Mountain and the waterfalls Views of: Ski resorts, Maroon Bells,
Almost certainly Carbondale’s most popular The Crystal Trail is a bike path that runs of Buck Creek as well as respite from the The Fryingpan Lakes trail is yet another Continental Divide
before ending at two tourmaline blue lakes
trail, Mushroom Rock/Red Hill offers a from Carbondale and up the first part of summer heat. The trail crosses private beautiful alpine lake located below granite
at the base of Mt. Sopris. Definitely pack Smuggler Mountain is Aspen’s see-and-
variety of options. The “classic” route, a highway 133. It makes for a family-friendly property and requires moderate route- peaks and ridges. This trail is also located
a picnic, and, if you’re so inclined, a fishing be-seen trail. It’s a quick, steep workout
straight-up-and-down 2-mile roundtrip, is stroll with some of the best views around. finding in some places. up the Fryingpan road from Basalt and
rod. Make sure you have a valid Colorado easily accessible from town. Despite the
a quick (and rocky) workout, but a vast Start at Roaring Fork High School if you requires good directions and some dirt
fishing license if you plan to fish. crowds, the overlook at the top provides
network of longer, mellower options exist want to get into the Crystal River valley road driving. There was a blowdown here
MT. SOPRIS as well. The trails can be confusing, so right away. BASALT AREA in September 2020 and the trail may be
views of all four ski resorts and the top
of the Maroon Bells. Hikers can explore
looking at a map ahead of time and paying blocked by trees in areas.
Difficulty: Very difficult attention to trail signs is important. PERHAM CREEK TRAIL ARBANEY-KITTLE TRAIL interpretive signage describing the area’s
Dogs: not recommended Difficulty: Moderate mining history and access numerous other
Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult
Miles and elevation gain: 13.5 miles,
4,500’
LORAX TRAIL Miles/elevation gain: 6 miles, 1500’
Dogs: Yes ASPEN AREA trails from this point.
Miles/elevation gain: 3.5 miles, 1500’
Views of: Elk mountains, Sawatch range,
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Dogs: Yes
Views of: Snowmass Peak, Mt. Sopris, CATHEDRAL LAKE UTE TRAIL
Miles/elevation gain: 3 miles, 500’ Views of: Mt. Sopris, Crystal River valley Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Difficulty: Difficult
Flat Top mountains, Continental Divide Roaring Fork and Fryingpan rivers
Dogs: Yes Miles/elevation gain: 6 miles, 2000’ Miles/elevation gain: 2 miles (to Ute
The Perham Creek trail is steep
Mt. Sopris is certainly one of the Roaring Views of: Mt. Sopris This short and steep trail climbs steadily Dogs: Yes- leashed Rock), 1100’
and narrow in places, but is one of
Fork Valley’s most iconic hikes, but through a juniper forest for just over 1.5 Dogs: Yes
The underappreciated, close-to-town Lorax Carbondale’s lesser-known hikes with Views of: Alpine lake, Cathedral Peak
should only be attempted by very fit miles, ending at an overlook with views Views of: Aspen, Roaring Fork river, Elk range
Trail travels over rolling terrain through rewarding views of the valley below. The Frigid Cathedral Lake sits at the base of
hikers when conditions are excellent. of major peaks and the Roaring Fork and
sagebrush and juniper trees. It remains trail can get hot, so either start early or the aptly named Cathedral Peak. The trail For people who are looking for a true
The first four miles to Thomas Lakes are Fryingpan River valleys. This hike is best
shady for most of the day and therefore make it an evening outing. climbs three steep miles through pine “Aspen Extreme” challenge, this trail offers
fairly moderate, but the nearly 3000’ of done early or late in the day to avoid the
doesn’t require the very early morning or forests and aspen groves, giving way to steep inclines and sheer drop-offs. Hikers
elevation gain over the 2.75 miles to the midday heat.
late afternoon timing as some of the other a wide basin surrounded by 12,000’ - should be careful of loose footing and
summit is formidable. Hiking Mt. Sopris
lower elevation options. This “lollipop 13,000’ peaks. There are many beautiful rockfall. Those who make it to the top have
is a full-day affair, and hikers should
loop” is easy to follow, but note that the hikes in the Aspen area, but it would not more than earned the vista from Ute Rock.
plan to leave early enough to be off the
trail does continue through a fence at the be an overstatement to say this is among Hikers who still want more can continue
summit before noon to avoid potentially
the finest. an additional two miles and another
deadly thunderstorms. Hikers need to
2000’ to the summit of Aspen Mountain.
26 | 2021 | Carbondale Magazine Carbondale Magazine | 2021 | 27LOST MAN TRAIL MAROON LAKE nearby La Plata Peak, which is located on
the east side of Independence Pass. Most
Difficulty: Difficult Difficulty: Easy
of the elevation gain happens in the second
Miles/elevation gain: 8.7 miles, 1400’ Miles/elevation gain: 1 mile, minimal
half of this hike, and treeline can be a
Dogs: Yes, leashed Dogs: Yes, leashed
great turnaround point. Anyone attempting
Views of: Continental Divide, alpine lake Despite the crowds, there is no denying a 14er should plan to begin very early in
The Lost Man Trail, often referred to as the the iconic appeal of standing at the base the day (and this trailhead fills up quickly,
Lost Man Loop, is located near the summit of the Maroon Bells. Come prepared with especially on weekends) and be prepared
of Independence Pass. Note that this trail a camera, as it is said that this is the most for rapidly changing weather conditions.
is not a true loop, and requires a two-car photographed place in Colorado! This Hikers should turn around at the first sign of
shuttle. Walking the road between the two short trail around the lake is a good option a thunderstorm or if they are experiencing
trailheads is not recommended. for people adjusting to the altitude or who any symptoms of altitude illness.
are looking for relaxing views over exertion.
INDEPENDENCE PASS INTERLAKEN TRAIL
OVERLOOK CRATER LAKE Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Difficulty: Easy Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Miles/elevation gain: 4.6 miles, 800’
Miles/elevation gain: 0.4 miles, minimal Miles/elevation gain: 3.6 miles, 750’ Dogs: Leashed
Dogs: Yes, leashed Dogs: Yes, leashed View of: 14ers, Continental Divide
View of: 14ers, Continental Divide, Views of: Alpine lake, high mountain passes
This moderate trail follows the shore of Twin
Twin Lakes This short-ish jaunt from Maroon Lake makes Lakes to the now-abandoned Interlaken
Though perhaps not technically a “hike,” for a pleasant snack or lunch spot. Hikers Resort which has been restored by the Twin
the Independence Pass Overlook is about are afforded spectacular views of the area’s Lakes Historical Society. Check out the old
as spectacular as it gets. From atop the famous deep valleys and high mountain hotel and outbuildings, then enjoy a rest
Continental Divide, you have 360 degree passes. The trail is rocky and uneven in and a picnic on the lake shore.
views of the surrounding mountains. places, but should be manageable for most
Definitely stop here if you are crossing the hikers and older children. MT. ELBERT (EAST RIDGE)
Pass on your way to or from Aspen. Difficulty: Very Difficult
WEST MAROON PASS Miles/elevation gain: 12.3, 4900’
SUNNYSIDE TRAIL Difficulty: Very difficult Dogs: not recommended
Difficulty: Moderate Miles/elevation gain: 13 miles, 3000’ Views of: Twin Lakes, Collegiate Peaks,
Miles/elevation gain: 10 miles, 2600’ Dogs: Yes, leashed Continental Divide, Leadville
Dogs: Yes, leashed Views of: Mountain panoramas
Mt. Elbert is Colorado’s highest peak,
View of: Roaring Fork river, Hunter Creek West Maroon Pass, crossed both by those and though the route does not require
valley, Aspen ski resorts hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte and technical climbing or scrambling it does
Given its length, this hike offers hikers attempting the challenging Four require significant stamina for a very long
opportunities for those looking for a Pass Loop can also be done as a long day (plan at least eight hours). Like any
challenge as well as hikers who want a day hike. The wildflowers are in full bloom peak, Mt. Elbert should only be attempted
shorter out-and-back. Wildflowers are in late June and early July, and the views by very fit hikers who are willing to turn
spectacular here in the summer. This hike over both Aspen and Crested Butte are around due to weather or altitude illness.
is popular with mountain bikers, so be spectacular. That said, this hike should
prepared to get off the trail quickly. only be attempted by very fit hikers who
begin very early in the day. Remember, it’s SUGGESTED
MAROON BELLS AREA always OK to turn around! RESOURCES
aspentrailfinder.com
The following three hikes are out of the
hugely popular Maroon Bells trailhead. TWIN LAKES AREA pitkinoutside.org
Please note that these trails can be very Located on the south side of Aspen to Glenwood Trails Day Hiking
crowded in the summer months and Independence Pass, the charming town Guide by Warren Ohlrich
planning ahead is essential. Reservations of Twin Lakes is well worth a long day trip
are required to park at the Bells or to from Aspen. There are a number of trail
take a shuttle from Aspen Highlands options here, and historical structures and
(recommended). Shuttle reservations are a cute restaurant round out the day.
between June 17 and October 17 or 24,
depending on conditions. Tickets cost LA PLATA PEAK
$16 and reservations must be made in Difficulty: Very difficult
advance. Visit https://www.rfta.com/ Miles/elevation gain: 9.6 miles, 4400’
routes/maroon-bells/ for more information. Dogs: not recommended
More information about planning a trip Views of: Continental Divide, Arkansas
to the Maroon Bells can be found on the River Valley, 14ers
White River National Forest website or by
calling the Maroon Bells Information Line Most of the 14ers in the Aspen Area require
at (970) 945-3319. very long hikes and are often dangerous for
even experienced climbers. Very fit visitors Photo by Joan Herbst
who want to test their abilities can consider
28 | 2021 | Carbondale Magazine Carbondale Magazine | 2021 | 29FRYINGPAN RIVER VALLEY LEADVILLE
Photo by David Clark Day trips Another lovely fall drive is from Basalt up the Fryingpan
River. Ruedi Reservoir, only about fifteen miles from
If you continue through Twin Lakes for an additional 30
minutes, you will arrive in Leadville. Leadville is a funky
MCCLURE PASS AND MARBLE Basalt, is a good destination for a shorter trip though historic mining town and the highest-elevation town in
A favorite local drive is up the Crystal River valley to the you can extend it for as long as you like if you continue the state. Stay at the historic Delaware Hotel or one of
summit of McClure Pass. Broadleaf cottonwood trees up the Fryingpan Road. several other budget hotel options. Favorite restaurants
give way to aspen trees and expansive mountain views. Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): include the Tennessee Pass Cafe and the City on a Hill
There are some short hikes on top of the pass if you 2 or more hours coffee shop. An alternative route is to head east on I-70
want to stretch your legs, and a visit to Marble’s Slow Road surface: Paved (dirt on upper stretches of to Minturn and drive over scenic Battle Mountain Pass
Groovin’ Barbeque is a must. the road) Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 4 hours
Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 1 ½ hours (Independence Pass), 5 hours (Battle Mountain Pass)
Road surface: Paved
Best as an overnight BUENA VISTA
MCCLURE PASS TO PAONIA Yet another option via Independence Pass is to visit
KEBLER PASS TO CRESTED BUTTE Buena Vista. You will descend through the Arkansas
If you’re up for a full-day trip, the drive up and over
McClure Pass to Paonia is another favorite. You’ll If you continue over Kebler Pass, you will arrive in the River valley and find yourself at the base of the
descend through the beautiful North Fork valley before classic mountain town of Crested Butte. Famous for Collegiate Peaks, a mountain range that includes
arriving at the small towns of Paonia and Hotchkiss. Wine their wildflowers in summer, the fall colors are equally many of Colorado’s 14ers. Visit the Cottonwood or Mt.
tasting is a popular activity (bring a designated driver!) as spectacular. Opportunities for hiking, shopping, and Princeton Hot Springs, go on one of many scenic hikes,
is a visit to Big B’s cidery and apple orchards. If you time additional scenic drives abound. There are many options and have a beer at the local Eddyline Brewery.
it right, you can hit the fall cider festival. Visit their website for lodging and dining, but the Nordic Inn, Marchitelli’s Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 5 hours
for more information. Gourmet Noodle, Ryce, and Soupçon are favorites. Road surface: Paved
Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 3 hours Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 6 hours
Road surface: Paved Road surface: Paved (McClure Pass), Dirt (Kebler Pass) STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Steamboat Springs has some of the finest aspen-
MCCLURE PASS TO KEBLER PASS GRAND MESA AND PALISADE viewing opportunities in the state. Visit the Strawberry
The Kebler Pass turnoff is at the base of McClure Pass A drive to the summit of the Grand Mesa, known locally Hot Springs, nearby Steamboat Lake, and stroll historic
and is the fastest route to Crested Butte (overnight as “the Mesa,” is well worth the trip. With an area of 500 main street. The Rabbit Ears Motel is a favorite funky
option described below). However, a day trip up the pass square miles and an average elevation of 10,000 feet, budget lodging option. We recommend doing the drive
offers aspen forest after aspen forest and some good the Grand Mesa is the largest flat-topped mountain in as a loop: Drive to Steamboat via I-70 east and highway
opportunities for hiking and picnics. the world. Views from its highest points give visitors a 131 and return via highways 13, 40, and I-70 east. The
panorama of the Grand Valley, and on a clear day, you return trip will be longer, but traveling along the Yampa
Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 3 hours river will be worth the time.
can see all the way to southern Colorado’s San Juan
Road surface: Paved (McClure Pass), Dirt (Kebler Pass)
Mountains and Utah’s La Sal Mountains. This can be Driving distance (round trip from Carbondale):
done as a long day trip, but we recommend staying in 6 hours
INDEPENDENCE PASS
Leaf Peeping A drive to the summit of Independence Pass is another
classic. You’ll have expansive views of the Continental
Palisade for a night or two. Stay at the Wine Country Inn
and eat in-house at Caroline’s before heading into town
or going wine tasting.
Road surface: Paved
FALL DRIVES
Divide from the top, and there are many pull-outs along Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 5 hours
the way for short hikes and photo opportunities. Don’t (to Grand Mesa summit), 3 hours (to Palisade)
miss the ghost town of Independence! Grab lunch in Road surface: Paved
By Shaina Maytum Aspen on your way to or from to round out that day.
Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 3 hours SUMMIT COUNTY
A favorite fall pastime in Colorado is Road surface: Paved
“leaf‑peeping.” It’s true that Colorado If you arrived in Carbondale from the east, you will have
passed through Summit County, home to several of
doesn’t have the variety of fall colors that INDEPENDENCE PASS TO TWIN LAKES Colorado’s major ski resorts. An elevation of around
grace many other parts of the country,
but there is nothing like the sight of bright You can have a full-day trip if you drop over the pass to 9,500’ makes it perfect for aspen-viewing, and there are
gold aspen trees against the dark green the charming town of Twin Lakes. From the east side of several towns adjacent to one another with lodging and
of mountain evergreens. There are many the Continental Divide, you have great views of some of dining available. Two “bonus” drives from Summit County
opportunities for stunning fall drives from Colorado’s highest peaks, the Twin Lakes themselves, include trips up Boreas Pass and Hoosier Pass.
the Carbondale area. Below are twelve and plenty of aspen trees. Stop by the coffee shop (in Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 4 hours
classic drives; some are day trips and a vintage VW bus) or the food truck for lunch, and don’t Road surface: Paved
some require a stay overnight in one of our forget to check out the art gallery before you head back.
neighboring communities. Fill up the tank Drive time (round trip from Carbondale): 4 hours
and get out your camera! Road surface: Paved
Photo by David Clark
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