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Hike up Arbaney Kittle trail

Hike up Arbaney Kittle trail, Basalt

 gfinesilver Says:  This is a good, easy trail that gives wonderful views of the Elk Mountains, especially Mount Sopris. If is especially nice in winter and with a dog if you have one. You can continue all the way to Lenado if you want. 

Flyfish

Flyfish, Basalt

 gfinesilver Says:  This area of the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers offer some of the best fishing in the world with a huge amount of Rainbow and Brown Trout flocking year round. 

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Green Drake

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 This area of the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers offer some of the best fishing in the world with a huge amount of Rainbow and Brown Trout flocking year... 

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 A fantastically mellow enclave in this crazy valley. Close enough to Aspen to make day and night trips for skiing and the restaurants and nightlife but without all the hype. Basalt can be a base for... 

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Fly Fishing in Basalt, Colorado is Unbelievable!

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 Wading through the shallows in search of that choice position for casting, you’re suddenly aware of how quiet the breeze floats over the tall grass, and only the occasional water splash of an... 

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