Basalt Trails for All Types and Connections

A sampling of popular Basalt trails for skill levels from beginner to advanced on pavement and dirt. Quickly glance through Basalt’s favorite trails to find something suitable for your recreation style. Distance and difficulty are noted, along with types of recreation; most are dog-friendly.

Arbaney Kittle Trail

Difficult, Dirt
3.5 mi. to overlook  |  Hike · Run · Mountain Bike · Dog Friendly
This is a very popular Basalt trail, especially on the weekends. It is about 3.5 miles and 2000 feet to the first top point with the option to continue.

Basalt High School Trail

Moderate, Dirt
Hike · Run · Mtn. Bike · Dog Friendly
This hike starts directly behind Basalt High School and heads west along a gentle trail before climbing steeply to reach a ridge near the top of Light Hill.

Downtown Historic Walk – Basalt Trails

Easy, Paved
Walk · Run · Bike · Leashed Dog Friendly
Links historic downtown Basalt landmarks and engages the visitor with historical details of the town.

Basalt Riverfront Park Trail

Easy, Dirt, Paved, Boardwalk & Pedestrian Bridge
.5 mi. | Walk · Run
This Pacific trail meanders alongside the Roaring Fork River through river rock and riparian habitat from the Midland Avenue sidewalk at the bridge to Homestead Drive. Bring a fishing pole and detour to Old Pond Park.

Lake Christine – Basalt Trails

Easy, Dirt
Easy walking around the lake  |  Walk · Run · Dog Friendly

Cattle Creek Trail

Moderate, Dirt
3.7 mi. |  Hike · Run · Mountain Bike · Dog Friendly

Basalt Mountain Road

Moderate, Dirt
9 mi. |  Hike · Run · Mountain Bike · Dog Friendly

Crown Mountain Park Nordic Loops

Easy
Inside Loop: .94 mi. |  Outer Loop: .83 mi.
XC Skiing · Skate Skiing · Snowshoeing · Dog Friendly

Rio Grande Trail n- Basalt Trails

Easy, Paved
42 total mi. |  Hike · Run · Bike · Dog Friendly
This trail runs from Glenwood Springs to Aspen, Colorado. The Rio Grande Trail has 42 miles of continuous multi-use trail and is completely protected from vehicular traffic except at intersections.

For more information and directions, visit aspentrailfinder.com or basaltchamber.org