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Carbondale Historical Society

Carbondale Historical Society

5.46km from Lorax Trail

The Carbondale Historical Society is a local historical society in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States. It operates a local history museum on the third floor of the Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse.The museum's collections are especially rich in two areas: anthracite coal mining and railroad history, especially that of the Delaware and Hudson railroad.

Sunlight Mountain Resort

Sunlight Mountain Resort

5.57km from Lorax Trail

Sunlight Mountain Resort is a unique winter playground that is affordable and family oriented. Sunlight is a wintertime winner with families and groups and also offers tons of summertime activities. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, rental and retail shop, ski school, children’s center, terrain park, nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobile tours.

Linwood Cemetery

Linwood Cemetery

16.94km from Lorax Trail

This is the oldest existing cemetery in Glenwood Springs. The land on the hill that would later become Linwood Cemetery was homesteaded in 1885. In August 1886, the Glenwood Cemetery Association was formed and Linwood Cemetery was developed.

Mount Sopris

Mount Sopris

17.07km from Lorax Trail

Mount Sopris is a mountain in the western United States. The peak of the mountain is 12,965 feet (3,960 m) above sea level. Mount Sopris is notable for its two summits, East Summit and West Summit, which are separated by a saddle. The mountain is part of the Elk Mountains range and is situated between the towns of Aspen and Carbondale. Although it is one of the shorter mountains in the Elk Mountains range, Mount Sopris is still a popular destination for hikers and climbers.

Doc Holliday's Grave Trailhead

Doc Holliday's Grave Trailhead

17.19km from Lorax Trail

This is a final resting place of the gunslinger, in an old cemetery on a hill accessible by a trail. "He died in bed."Beautiful views on this hike to the Pioneer Cemetery; there is a chair almost on top that provides the best view.While there is a large headstone for Doc Holliday, it doesn't actually mark his grave because, according to the signs in front of the graveyard, no one knows exactly where he's buried.

Frontier Historical Museum

Frontier Historical Museum

17.57km from Lorax Trail

This majestic museum is a well furnished 1905 Victorian style house. It showcases what life was once like for residents and visitors in Glenwood Springs.Learn about Glenwood Springs’ ranching and mining days as well as all the influential people that were drawn to the area, which included presidents, outlaws, gangsters, and movie stars.

Glenwood Canyon

Glenwood Canyon

18.1km from Lorax Trail

This is a majestic canyon, which was carved over 3 million years by the power of the Colorado River. This 16-mile canyon provides endless opportunities for recreation including hiking, biking, river rafting and more. The canyon, which has historically provided the routes of railroads and highways through western Colorado, currently furnishes the routes of Interstate 70 and the Union Pacific's Central Corridor between Denver and Grand Junction.

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

18.11km from Lorax Trail

Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Pool is famous for being the largest in the world at more than two blocks long.The historic thermal spring water has been drawing visitors from all over the world since 1888. The source of the Glenwood Hot Springs’ mineral water is the Yampah spring which produces over 3.5 million gallons of water per day at a temperature of 122°F.

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

18.73km from Lorax Trail

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is an adventure park located above Glenwood Springs and is a most popular attractions, featuring cave tours, thrill rides, restaurants, kids’ activities, special events, and more.The park is unique because it sits at an altitude of 7,100 ft on a mountain above Glenwood Springs. Today, the park features numerous attractions in addition to the cave tours.

Glenwood Canyon Hiking Biking Trail

Glenwood Canyon Hiking Biking Trail

18.82km from Lorax Trail

The Glenwood Canyon trail is a paved path that begins at the No Name Rest Area along Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon and stretches all the way through the canyon to the Sloan/Dotsero trailhead 14 miles to the east. The trail is especially popular with bicyclists of all ages but it also sees a lot of use from runners and hikers.

Glenwood Springs Zipline Adventures - Colorado Adventure Center

Glenwood Springs's Colorado Adventure Center is the great place to spend a Saturday, or any day for that matter. You can experience the breathtaking sights of Colorado while zipping high above the Colorado River with Glenwood Canyon Zipline Adventures. You will see Colorado at new heights while flying through the Glenwood Canyon.

Grizzly Creek Rest Area

Grizzly Creek Rest Area

18.97km from Lorax Trail

Iron Mountain Hot Springs

Iron Mountain Hot Springs

19.01km from Lorax Trail

Iron Mountain Hot Springs mineral hot springs pools in Glenwood Springs on the bank of the Colorado River. 16 unique pools of 100% pure, thermal mineral water, ranging from 98 to 108°F. A special quiet zone provides a soothing environment to soak and relax. There's also a larger, freshwater family pool where parents can relax in an elevated whirlpool while watching kids play.

Giant Canyon Swing

Giant Canyon Swing

19.17km from Lorax Trail

The Giant Canyon Swing is a one-of-a-kind cliffside amusement at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The swing takes guests nearly vertical at the height of each swinging arc and hits a top speed of 50 mph delivering potent, tummy-tickling, negative G-forces, all perched at the edge of a cliff on top of a mountain

Fairy Caves

Fairy Caves

19.2km from Lorax Trail

The Historic Fairy Cave Tour is a 40-minute guided walking tour that is appropriate for most fitness levels. This tour leads you on a quarter-mile-long underground stroll through narrow, winding passages, to natural water features and includes a stop at Exclamation Point—a viewing balcony with magnificent panoramas.

Cliffhanger Roller Coaster

Cliffhanger Roller Coaster

19.27km from Lorax Trail

The Cliffhanger Roller Coaster a great ride, which at 7100 feet in elevation just happens to be highest elevation roller coaster in North America. Itis a steel roller coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Originally located at Celebration City in Branson, Missouri.

Wild West Express

Wild West Express

19.34km from Lorax Trail

Wild West Express Coaster is a steel roller coaster operating at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It offered a next level adventure and also there are so many things to see and do.

South Canyon Hot Springs

South Canyon Hot Springs

21.53km from Lorax Trail

The South Canyon Hot Springs, are a natural hot spring just west of Glenwood Springs in the South Canyon. It requires a short hike to get too, but the reward is worth it.The one or two pools available are located on a hillside with exceptional views of the surrounding landscape

Hanging Lake trail head

Hanging Lake trail head

23.26km from Lorax Trail

The trail to Hanging Lake is a steep and rocky 1.2 mile scenic trail climbs 1,000 feet up from the bottom of Glenwood Canyon up through Deadhorse Creek Canyon to Hanging Lake. This National Natural Landmark features awe-inspiring scenery and gentle waterfalls! The Hanging Lake trail is a backcountry hike. At the beginning and end of the hiking trail it is steep, rugged and rocky. In just over a mile, the trail gains elevation of 1200 feet.

Redstone Coke Oven Historic District

Redstone Coke Oven Historic District

23.51km from Lorax Trail

This is the remains of a coal mining and coking operation that was active from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The coke ovens at the site were used to convert coal into coke, a form of fuel that was used for smelting and other industrial processes. It is significant for its association with the industrial development of the region and for its architectural and engineering features. The ovens at the site are well-preserved examples of this type of industrial structure.

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Lorax Trail

Lorax Trail

Carbondale, CO 81623, USA

A moderate trail you can hike, run, and mountain bike that is dog friendly. While the trail remains most often smooth & intermediate, advanced riders will find many rewards. Tight turns and steep ups and downs will keep you on guard. The trail becomes steeper and more technical as it approaches the southern point where many riders turn around to head back to the trailhead.