GC7E3PM Traditional Cache The River and the Rio Grande
Type: Traditional | Size: Small Small | Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 2.5 out of 5
By: AspenTrailFinder @ | Hide Date: 10/26/2017 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N39° 11.738 W106° 49.168 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Dogs  Scenic view  Available during winter  Picnic tables nearby  Bicycles  Snowshoes  Cross Country Skis  Seasonal Access  Tourist Friendly 

This cache is on one of the most popular trails. It will be ridden and run over many times, but only a few will find it.

The Rio Grande Trail connects the entire Roaring Fork Valley from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. The trail's entrance to Aspen begins as you cross over the Roaring Fork River. These are two of the best things in this area, the River and the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande Trail is 42 miles of continuous multi-use trail. It follows the line of the historic Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad (D&RG). The D&RG built a line through Glenwood Canyon to Glenwood Springs, reaching Aspen in October 1887 before its train rival, the Colorado Midland. The D&RG chose the route that entered Aspen crossing the Roaring Fork River, and the Colorado Midland chose to cross Maroon Creek and Castle Creek (both bridges can be crossed today). This area is rich in history that now forms many of the amazing trails in the area.

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T07E3PM - Rio Grande Trailhead
N 39° 11.655 W 106° 49.155
From the Rio Grande Trailhead at Puppy Smith Street head North to the first bridge.
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CodeNameTypeCommentsDateCoordinatesDistance
T07E3PMRio Grande Trailhead Trailhead From the Rio Grande Trailhead at Puppy Smith Street head North to the first bridge. 10/26/2017 N 39° 11.655 W 106° 49.155 0.15 kms S 

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10 Logs: Found it 10  

Found it 06/12/2019 By drewcock
Found it! Got a poker chip left something stellar or should I say stella.

Found it 05/11/2019 By ChipTheChuxk
5-11-19 Found It!!

Found it 01/22/2019 By La Ravenelle
Wasn’t as easy a find as it would be in other months. Never have this much snow back home in Ohio. Was easy to locate just not access,TFTC!!

Found it 11/22/2018 By jnepple
Mom, Dad, Cody & Luke

Found it 09/10/2018 By ClanMagee
Walking along the river, we stopped here for a break and for BubsMagee to stretch her legs. While she tossed stones into the river with her Pa and Oma, I grabbed this cache.

Having done many a 'troll cache', this was not quite where I expected. But then I saw the corner of the cache poking out. Stamped the log, rehid after adjusting the camouflage and rejoined the others to make some big sploshes!

TFTC and greetings from Melbourne, Australia.

Found it 07/28/2018 By Valine
Nice and easy. TFTC

Found it 07/01/2018 By hammerjoe
Happy July!

Found it 06/17/2018 By TAKA1533
TFTC! Came across a baby deer..great atmosphere and refreshing. Thank u bringing me here

Found it 06/08/2018 By RagtopDriver
After dropping off a TB bought from back home at a nearby cache, I started thinking about taking some TBs back home. Hmm... how do I find a TB without just happening to stumble on one in an appropriately sized container. Question Ahhh... Pocket Query. And now I have one to take back home. BigSmile. BigSmile BigSmile

Found it 02/05/2018 By Delfinsurfer
Nach einem schönen Ski Tag habe ich diesen Cache, nach einer kleinen kletter Einlage, gut finden können.
TFTC
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