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Recreation Region: Aspen - Sopris Ranger District

Basalt Area

The Basalt area includes the popular Fryingpan River Valley.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Water Activities Water Activities
Hiking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports Winter Sports Biking Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Picnicking Picnicking
Scenic Drives Scenic Drives

Boating - MotorizedBoating - Motorized
Boating - Non-MotorizedBoating - Non-Motorized

Day HikesDay HikesBackpackingBackpacking

Horseback RidingHorseback Riding

XC Skiing/SnowshoeingXC Skiing/SnowshoeingSnowmobilingSnowmobilingSkiing/SnowboardingSkiing/Snowboarding

Biking - MountainBiking - Mountain

Fishing - Lake & PondFishing - Lake & PondFishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Viewing SceneryViewing Scenery
Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife
Viewing PlantsViewing Plants

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Scenic DrivingScenic Driving

Last updated February 19, 2025

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