Our Intro to Trail Building introduces volunteers who want to give back to our shared outdoors but aren’t sure where to begin or why RFOV does what we do! This class is available to all ages.
Participants will learn:
TRAIL DESIGN ・TRAIL TOOLS ・TRAIL EVALUATION ・TRAILWORK TECHNIQUES
By Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers
Red Hill — its trails and views — has become one the most popular spots around to enjoy a vista of Mount Sopris. Last year, the Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area, as the site is officially known, counted approximately 65,000 visitors. As use increases,… read more →
Red Hill needs a new and sustainable downhill route: RFOV is coordinating with several non-profit and government partners to make what’s being called the C-Line Trail come to fruition this year! Come join us for some evening fun swinging tools while building Carbondale’s newest trail amenity.
Mountain Fair line-up
Tune into Express Yourself on KDNK this Friday, April 1, for the grand reveal of Carbondale’s 51st Mountain Fair slated musical talent.
Scavenger hunt
The Carbondale Rec Department hosts “Where My Peeps At?” on April 16. Teams of up to six people will unscramble clues leading to… read more →
It’s March again, which means it’s time for our annual reminder that it’s not great to use muddy trails.
With current trail counts for Red Hill coming in between 65,000 and 70,000 uses per year, it’s more important than ever for trail users to be aware of best practices.
“If… read more →
The trails in Carbondale’s Red Hill Recreation Area are loved. If that’s not clear from the jammed parking lot, there’s evidence along the trails themselves. Crumbling paths between switchbacks are evidence of shortcutting – by both humans and canines. Dog poop bags line the trail creating bubbles of stink… read more →
As temperatures increase with the approach of spring, so does the amount of mud on our local trails. Unlike trails in some other parts of the country, where soils are loamy and use of trails during wet conditions isn’t a problem, many trails in the Roaring Fork River Valley have… read more →
By Burk Golden
Special to The Sopris Sun
If there is anything that unifies people more in this valley than their love of snow sports, wilderness, or natural beauty, it would have to be dogs. Dogs are an integral part of many family units in… read more →
