Thanks to engineering magic, the interstate highway through Glenwood Canyon becomes an unobtrusive part of the landscape. While the engineering feats in Glenwood Canyon are nothing short of spectacular, so are the natural wonders. Colorado Department of Transportation designers made sure drivers, cyclists, hikers and boaters all had an opportunity to enjoy the surroundings. Three rest areas, Bair Ranch, Grizzly Creek and No Name, invite visitors to stop and explore different sections of the canyon. Each rest area features parking areas, restrooms, interpretive displays, picnic grounds, water fountains, trash receptacles and access to hiking trails.

• Uses: Cycling of all varieties, walking, hiking and in-line skating
• Length: 16.3 miles one way from Glenwood Springs
• Ability Rating: Moderate
• Usage: Heavy use
• Dogs permitted, with leash

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While many choose to bike this path, there is parking available at the various rest areas along the way. The trail head is just past the entrance to Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves. On street parking may or may not be available close to trail head.

The Glenwood Canyon Recreation Trail can be accessed from various points including just east of the Yampah Vapor Caves and at the designated interstate rest areas in Glenwood Canyon: No Name, Grizzly Creek and Bair Ranch. It terminates at the east end of Glenwood Canyon at Dotsero. Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) closes the path in late fall and reopens it in the spring.

For questions about Glenwood Canyon or the Glenwoood Canyon Recreation Trail, please call CDOT Region 3 at 970-243-2368.