- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Fishing & River Map The Roaring Fork and Fryingpan Rivers Fishing & River Map Guide is designed to be the perfect companion for anyone recreating on either of these two iconic Colorado rivers. The Roaring Fork begins at Independence Pass and flows through the towns of Aspen, Basalt, and Carbondale before joining the mighty Colorado at Glenwood Springs. Along the way, it covers 68 river miles and drops 6,700 feet in elevation. From a small mountain stream, it transforms into a mighty waterway nicknamed "Thunder River" by the local Ute Indians, struck by its imposing roar. Numerous recreational opportunities are available, from fishing along the converted Rio Grande Trail, which follows the river for most of its length, to running the Class IV rapids just below Aspen. The Fryingpan River is best known for its gold medal-winning waters that begin at the Ruedi Reservoir Dam and continue to the confluence of the Ro
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