Rio Grande Trail Documents & Information
RFTA has a great deal of documentation regarding our trail that is of the interest to the public. Click on any of the links below to access a pdf informational document.
RAIL DOCUMENTS
2000 Railroad Comprehensive Plan
2005 Railroad Comprehensive Plan
2013 Rio Grande Trail Wildlife Monitoring Report
RFTA Rules and Regulations for Trail Use
Weed Management Policy and Plan
2020 Restoration Seeding Plan- Cattle Creek Road to Catherine Store Bridge
2020 Restoration Seeding Plan- Glenwood Springs to Cattle Creek Road
Rio Grande Trail Restoration Seeding Plan
Goat Grazing Vegetation Management Study
Railroad Right-of-Way Ownership Atlas and Survey
Glenwood Red Canyon Cattle Creek Satank Carbondale Rock Bottom El Jebel Basalt Bates Snowmass
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
For more information contact Trails Manager, Brett Meredith at (970) 384-4975 or bmeredith@rfta.com
COVENANT ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
2021 CEC Staff Report and Summary
2021 RFTA CEC Report
2021-11-15 CEC Meeting Agenda
2021 CEC Background History
For more information please contact Abbey Pascoe, apascoe@rfta.com
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
Pristine Rider’s Greeting for Other Riders
‘One Piece of Trash Each Ride’
The mindset of a Pristine Rider is that picking up a piece of trash is not an obligation.
Instead, it is an opportunity to give thanks for the chance to be in the Roaring Fork Valley – one of the most beautiful places in the universe.
Pristine Riders are encouraged to share the message of, “One piece of trash each ride,” by extending an index finger in greeting to passing riders.
Pristine Riders use common sense in picking up trash. Do not pick any trash that might be hazardous! Do not stop to pick up trash in blind corners or corners with limited sight lines. Do not stop to pick up trash unless it is possible to get completely out of the travel lane of the road or path when doing so.
For more info please visit the Pristine Riders Facebook Page
