When is peak foliage? More than the general area of Colorado or even a mountain range, it really depends on the specific valley and elevation. Bookmark this page for regular updates so you know exactly when and where to go for the best fall colors in Crested Butte starting mid-September. Now get out and enjoy some leaf-peeping.
2024 Travel CB Calendar
The new 2024 Travel CB calendar includes the best photos of Crested Butte and its surroundings each month. It makes the perfect holiday gift and you can save 10% on orders of three or more. A portion of the proceeds supports the Crested Butte Conservation Corps. The CBCC helps manage the impacts of visitors to our backcountry.
Final Update - 10/16/23
It's rare to have more than one snow event each fall, and we were treated to multiple! The leaves have persisted longer than typical seasons and there's still some foliage to peep on the far side of Kebler Pass. Now we wait for ski season!
| Location | Status | Recommended Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Around Town | What's left is mainly in downtown CB | Upper Loop |
| Slate River Valley | Bare | Lower Loop |
| Gothic Valley | Bare | Judd Falls |
| Kebler Pass | Some Foliage Left on the Far Side | Three Lakes Loop |
| Ohio Pass | Nearly Done | Beaver Ponds |
| Brush Creek | Bare | Strand Hill |
| Cement Creek | Bare | Caves Trail |
| Washington Gulch | Bare | Long Lake |
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Featured Lodging
Elevation Hotel
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500 Gothic Road • (970) 251-3000 • Directions
Elevation Hotel and Spa is Crested Butte’s only slopeside hotel. No matter the season, Elevation’s mountainside accommodations offer stunning views and unrivaled access to trails and the lifts at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. New must-see culinary concepts, bars and lounges include José, the Matchstick Lounge and the billy barr.
