There are lots of running trails in Carbondale. “Most Popular” doesn’t always mean best, but it does mean these are the trails people are running a lot. Here are 5 of the most popular hiking trails in Carbondale:
1. Crystal Valley Trail
![Crystal Valley Trail](https://www.aspentrailfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Crystal-Valley-Trail-Carbondale.jpg)
View of Mt. Sopris along the Crystal Valley Trail
The Crystal Valley Trail is a nice wide paved path near the Crystal River. The follows alongside Highway 133 and currently ends at a KOA campground.
2. Dry Park Road (125)
![Dry Park Road](https://www.aspentrailfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dry-Park-Road-Carbondale.jpg)
Mount Sopris in the background along Dry Park Road (CR 125)
Dry Park Road is a quiet dirt surrounded by ranch land with great views of Mount Sopris.
3. Avalanche Creek Trail
![Avalanche Creek Trail](https://www.aspentrailfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Avalanche-Creek-Trail-Maroon-Bells-Snowmass-Wilderness.jpg)
Avalanche Creek along the Avalanche Creek Trail
Avalanche Creek Trail is a beautiful trail run in the forest. The road to the trail, Avalanche Creek Road, is a great dirt road for a wider path to run.
4. Rio Grande Trail
![Rio Grande Trail](https://www.aspentrailfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Rio-Grande-Trail-Aspen-to-Glenwood-Springs.jpg)
The Rio Grande Trail from Aspen to Glenwood
The Rio Grande Trail is a nice wide paved path stretching from Aspen to Glenwood.
5. Three Gulch Trail
![Three Gulch Trail](https://www.aspentrailfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Three-Gulch-Trail-Carbondale.jpg)
Three Gulch Trail at Red Hill in Carbondale
Three Gulch Trail is one of many great trail runs on Red Hill. Be sure to bring copy of a map as the area’s trails wind and can look similar.