Blogs from Basalt, Colorado, United States, North America

Marble falls is a unknown attraction even to most of the locals, the trail is surrounded by private property and signed heavily as such so it is not publicized. The falls can be accessed by taking interstate 133 out of Carbondale, CO towards Marble take a left on CR3 into Marble, Once you ill observe Marble Cemetery on the left you will see Island Lake to your right then a road going into a small subdivision. This should be meadow Ln just remember take the first left past the first cabin then take the first right you come upon you will see a sign advising private road then come up to a red gate go through the gate and look for the sign "Deer Trail" . I have posted the images in order to which you ... read more

Ruedi Reservoir, a high elevation body of water created by the Ruedi Dam, offers boating, fishing, hiking and biking access for those who prefer to stay out of mainstream Aspen recreation. Overview The construction of Ruedi Dam, as part of the storied Fryingpan-Arkansas Project of 1950s capitol politics, created the Ruedi (pronounced Roo-Dye) Reservoir, just 14 miles east of Basalt, CO, in the Fryingpan River Valley. This multipurpose reservoir provides a water source for everything from industrial to municipal to recreational use. Let's talk about recreational use, shall we? Location/Directions The reservoir, located on the western slope of the Fryingpan River Basin, can be visited by heading south on Highway 82. Take a left, heading east, on Fryingpan Road, at the town of Basalt. Approaching from Aspen? Just drive 19 miles north on 82 and look ... read more

4806 acres. From 6,514 ft to 8,777 ft elevation. The three units include 4 miles of riverfront property & big game winter range, meadows, mountains, canyons & gulches. Hunting for deer, elk, bighorn sheep and blue grouse. Road also provides access for hunters into 2000 additional acres of BLM property. Lake Christine provides some warm & coldwater fishing. The Basalt Unit offers excellent fishing for rainbow, brown, brook, & cutthroat trout, along with access to 4 miles of the Fryingpan River. A shooting range is also available. Wildlife includes cottontail, snowshoe hare, blue grouse, coyote, bobcat, fox, weasels, deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain lion & black bear. Wildlife viewing. Location: Watson Divide Unit From Basalt Colorado, go 6 miles south on Highway 82. The property is located west of the highway and north of County Road ... read more