Red Hill

The Red Hill Special Recreation Management Area that sits just north of Carbondale and provides excellent trails for users to enjoy. The area is managed primarily for mountain biking and hiking with both groups represented well in user numbers. Use is relatively heavy topping 40,000 people per year. There are beautiful views of Mt. Sopris from the Mushroom Rock area. Red Hill is a red-rock landscape of numerous trails. The area offers views of both the Crystal River Valley and Roaring Fork Valley. Parking is very limited and may not be available. Parking is not permitted on the county road. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.