Hiking The hiking around Carbondale not only provides a good workout, but has some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Colorado. Whether you want to stay close to town and take a short day hike, or venture out further, there is something for everyone. Rebecca Segal our Outdoor Naturalist will be happy to arrange 4 - 6 hour guided excursions for individuals or families. Her specialties include fauna and bird identification. All guided tours include round trip transportation from our Lodge and lunch. $199/1 person     $299 for 2     $399 for 4

Popular Local Hikes

Red Hill - Nearest to the center of Carbondale, you’ll find Red Hill. This system includes trails ranging in difficulty from easy to very difficult. Red Hill’s Mushroom Rock Trail, the most spectacular hike in this system, leads to an outcropping known as Mushroom Rock. From here, you’ll have an incredible view of Mt. Sopris, the valley below, and the Town of Carbondale. Red Hill’s Three Gulch Trail climbs through the pinion and juniper forest on a southerly aspect, with hiking opportunities available year round.

Thomas Lakes Trail - This hike is a 7 mile round-trip beautiful one with many wildflowers and scenic overlooks. The trail ends at the base of the Mt. Sopris trail and is well maintained.

Avalanche Creek - The Avalanche Creek Trail, an easy to moderate hike, is located approximately ten miles from the Lodge . This trail follows the creek up a beautiful rocky-walled valley. Try to go at least as far as Hell Roaring Creek (five miles round trip) to see the creek plummeting down from above in a series of falls.