Carbondale is 30 miles from Aspen, 12 miles from Glenwood Springs, 101 miles from Grand Junction and 171 miles from Denver. It is located at the base of Mt. Sopris at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Crystal Rivers.
Carbondale is 30 miles from Aspen, 12 miles from Glenwood Springs, 101 miles from Grand Junction and 171 miles from Denver. It is located at the base of Mt. Sopris at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Crystal Rivers.
The obvious landmark in the area, Mt. Sopris, towers south of Carbondale at an elevation of 12,966 ft. The mountain was named for Richard Sopris who led a party of 14 on a mineral exploration trip to the area in 1860.
Carbondale is a community-oriented town that offers a down-to-earth feel. Its milder climate provides a longer spring to fall season that is great for non-skiing activities. Enjoy hiking, biking, golfing and fly-fishing in world-famous Gold Medal waters.
16,520 people live in Carbondale, where the median age is 41.4 and the average individual income is $49,900. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Carbondale, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Redstone General Store, Propaganda Pie, and Cozy Cafe.
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Dining | 4.55 miles | 14 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.39 miles | 49 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.62 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
Dining | 4.69 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
Active | 4.66 miles | 15 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
Active | 4.63 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Carbondale has 6,024 households, with an average household size of 2.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carbondale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,520 people call Carbondale home. The population density is 38.08 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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