Rio Grande Trail Documents & Information
RFTA has a great deal of documentation regarding our trail that is of the interest to the public.
RAILROAD CORRIDOR DOCUMENTS
2000 Railroad Comprehensive Plan
2005 Railroad Comprehensive Plan
2013 Rio Grande Trail Wildlife Monitoring Report
Rules and Regulations for Trail Use
Weed Management Policy and Plan
Rio Grande Trail Restoration Seeding Plan
Goat Grazing Vegetation Management Study
Destination 2040 Operations & Maintenance Plan
Railroad Right-of-Way Ownership Atlas and Survey
Glenwood Red Canyon Cattle Creek Satank Carbondale Rock Bottom El Jebel Basalt Bates Snowmass
Access Control Plan
2023 Access Control Plan
Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E
Land Use Review Process
Form Downloads
A-2 A-3 A-6 FORM G1 FORM G2 FORM G3 FORM G4 FORM G5 FORM G6 FORM G8 FORM G10 FORM G11 FORM G12
Please email ACP@rfta.com with any Access Control Plan comments or questions.
Rio Grande ARTway Masterplan
The purpose of this Preliminary Masterplan is to create a framework for the future planning, design, and programming of the Rio Grande ARTway, a one mile long section of the Rio Grande Trail corridor through the town of Carbondale, Colorado. This Masterplan contains critical context and background reference for the project as well as early design concepts for site improvements and programming along the corridor.
Download the Rio Grande ARTway Masterplan
COVENANT ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
2022 CEC Staff Report and Summary
2022 RFTA CEC Report
2022-11-04 CEC Meeting Agenda
CEC Background History
Mid Valley Trails Committee
Rules for Presenting & Participating
Join Our Mid Valley Trails Committee!
| 2023 Meeting Dates | Agendas | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2023 | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| March 23, 2023 | Agenda | Meeting-minutes |
| April 27, 2023 | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
| May 25, 2023 | Agenda | |
| June 22, 2023 | ||
| July 27, 2023 | ||
| August 24, 2023 | ||
| September 28, 2023 | ||
| October 26, 2023 |
No meetings November, December and January.
Local Area Maps
- Rio Grande Trail Map
- Glenwood Springs Trail Guide
- Aspen/Pitkin Trail Map
- Snowmass Village Summer Trails Map
- Aspen Snowmass Nordic Council
Land and Trail Management Agencies
- USFS – White River National Forest
- BLM – Colorado River Valley Field Office
- Pitkin County Open Space & Trails
- City of Aspen Parks Trails & Open Space
- Town of Basalt
- Eagle County – ECO Trails
- Carbondale Parks & Recreation
- Glenwood Springs Parks & Recreation
- Garfield County
Local Jurisdiction Access Control Plans
TRAIL INFORMATION, RULES & POLICIES
The Rio Grande Trail, between Rock Bottom Ranch and Catherine Bridge, closes seasonally from 5pm on November 30th until 5pm April 30th. A signed detour route will be in place between Hooks Lane Trailhead parking lot and the Catherine Bridge Trailhead parking lot during the period of the closure. The closure applies to all users of the trail and corridor, including anglers and hunters.
RFTA has restrictions to all trails built and maintained on the 34 mile rail corridor running between Glenwood Springs and Woody Creek.
Download our Special Events Application for proposed events on the Rio Grande Trail. For more information call 970-384-4975.
RFTA has a document listing the Rio Grande Corridor Rules on the
Use of Other Power Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMD).
E-Bike Update:
Please note: Class I and Class II E-Bikes are allowed on the Rio Grande Trail between Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs and Emma Road in Basalt.
Local Area Maps
- Rio Grande Trail Map
- Glenwood Springs Trail Guide
- Aspen/Pitkin Trail Map
- Snowmass Village Summer Trails Map
- Aspen Snowmass Nordic Council
- City of Aspen Trail Map
Land and Trail Management Agencies
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