13 Instagram Hot Spots and Summer Activities in Crested Butte

Crested Butte is a mountain paradise in every season, but summer opens up the high mountain passes to the masses. It’s hard not to stop and take photos no matter what you’re doing. Whether it be walking down Elk Ave or summiting a peak, we want to see them all. Use #CrestedButte while you’re here, follow us @travelcrestedbutte, and let’s see what you’ve got.

1. Horseback Riding

Horseback on East Maroon Pass today.

A post shared by Travel Crested Butte (@travelcrestedbutte) on Jul 24, 2016 at 6:10pm PDT

2. Sunrises

A post shared by Cayla Vidmar (@caylavidmar) on Jun 28, 2017 at 6:33am PDT

3. Starry Night

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4. SUP (Stand Up Paddling)

A post shared by CB SUP (@cbstanduppaddle) on Jul 8, 2017 at 8:12am PDT

5. Rainbow Sightings

A post shared by Josh (@futterpix) on Jul 25, 2017 at 7:54pm PDT

6. Wildflowers

A post shared by Travel Crested Butte (@travelcrestedbutte) on Jul 21, 2017 at 11:53am PDT

7. The Peak

A post shared by Travel Crested Butte (@travelcrestedbutte) on Jul 19, 2017 at 10:54am PDT

8. Elk Avenue

A post shared by Travel Crested Butte (@travelcrestedbutte) on Jul 16, 2015 at 6:24am PDT

9. Camping

A post shared by Travel Crested Butte (@travelcrestedbutte) on Jun 13, 2017 at 3:15pm PDT

10. Lightning

A post shared by FORREST SMITH (@lostintheforrest) on Jun 17, 2015 at 8:06am PDT

11. Long Lake

A post shared by Matt George (@matthew_dgeorge) on Jul 14, 2015 at 2:05pm PDT

12. Mountain Biking

A post shared by Travel Crested Butte (@travelcrestedbutte) on Jun 24, 2017 at 8:04am PDT

13. Hiking

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