Crested Butte Scenic Drives

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Enjoy the stunning vistas from the comfort of your own car. Taking a drive can allow you to catch more colors, views, and scenery if your stay is brief. Keep in mind these routes are closed in the winter to most vehicles (many turn into snowmobile track), and if you venture off the beaten path the road may get increasingly rough.

ย Latest Update 5/8/26

RoadLocationStatus
Kebler PassKebler PassOpen by Memorial Day
Cement Creek Road (CR 740)CB SouthOpen
Slate River Road (CR 734)Slate RiverOpen to Pittsburgh
Gothic Road (CR 317)Gothic ValleyOpen by Memorial Day
Brush Creek Road (CR 738)Brush CreekOpen to Tent City
Lake Irwin (From the Y junction)Kebler PassOpen
Cottonwood PassTaylor ReservoirOpen May 22nd
Schofield PassGothic ValleyClosed
Ohio Pass (CR 730)Kebler PassClosed

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San Moritz Condos

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At San Moritz, youโ€™ll enjoy access toย amenitiesย that makeย your vacation hassle-free.ย Ski out to the West Wall Lift, and spend the day on your favorite downhill runs. Ski back in, and enjoy a soak in ourย indoor hot tub. Then call up our shuttle, and take a 3-mile ride down the mountain to the Creative, Historic District downtown: host to your favorite restaurants and shops.