Glenwood Canyon Bike Trail

Today we decided to ride the bike trail through Glenwood Canyon. It runs parallel to I-70 east towards Denver from Glenwood Springs to Bair Ranch. Total trail is approximately 16 miles one-way. It's about a 4.5 to 5% grade uphill to Bair Ranch.

We took a modified version and started at the No Name trail head. Really, it is called No Name, Co!
Starting at No Name there is a long descent which is great till its time to come back. You ride along the Colorado River the entire trip and will see many white water rafters coming down. There are about 3 rest stops that have bathrooms and shade for breaks if needed. Our total trip was only about 12.5 miles but it was beautiful. Next year I'd like to make the full 32 mile round trip. Meagan and Bill came and Meagan smoked all of us on the ride back.

Its definitely worth the trip and you can make it as long or short as you want.

Meagan Bill and Kathy at one of the rest stops

Kathy and the Colorado River

Has it been that long?

Wow, guess I should update this more often!

Last weekend we hiked to Dinkle Lake. It is at the base of Mount Sopris and near the trail head to Sopris. Maybe next year when we are in better shape we'll try the 2 day trek to the top. Its about a 6,000' rise from the trail head to the top. Most people hike to Edwards lake (1/2 way) spend the night then hike the rest of the way the next day. I hear its beautiful at the top, 12,996 feet.

So being less energetic and realistic we did the relatively simple hike to Dinkle. It is a small lake with no over night camping. Cattle roam the mountain side and at times catch you off guard when you walk by and don't realize they are there. While at the lake we had a visit by a few getting a drink of water.

To get to Dinkle you drive south from Carbondale on 133 for about 6 miles to Prince Creek Rd. Turn left and go another 3 1/2 miles till the road turns to dirt. The road can get interesting in a few spots and there is not enough room for two vehicles to pass. Once at the top about another 3 1/2 miles, it is a short 1 to 1 1/2 mile hike to the lake.

Looking towards Carbondale at the trail head

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