As things begin to thaw out in Crested Butte, trails open up and we all head outdoors for some summer fun. Keep checking back here for updates on which trails are ready to go, and which ones still need more time. Keep in mind, it’s best to stay off muddy trails in general.
Hiking — Trail Running
For a more in depth look or other trails check out the Crested Butte Hiking Guide.
| Trail | Area | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caves Trail | Cement Creek | Open | Good to Go! |
| Lupine Trail | Slate River Valley | Open | 1 & 2 are good! |
| Tony's Trail to Viewpoint | Town | Open | |
| Beaver Ponds | Ohio Pass | Open | |
| Mt. Crested Butte Summit | Mt. Crested Butte | Open | |
| Brush Creek | Town | Open | |
| Lower Loop | Town | Open | |
| Woods Walk | Town | Open | |
| Snodgrass Trail | Mt. CB | Closed | Closed for the remainder of the season |
| Long Lake | Washington Gulch | Open | |
| Deer Creek | Gothic Valley | Open | |
| Judd Falls | Gothic Valley | Open | |
| Crested Butte to Aspen | Gothic Valley | Open | |
| Recreation Path | Town | Open |
Some important guidelines for Hiking to keep in mind:
- Stay on the trail at all times
- Be prepared for all types of weather and situations
- Pack it in, pack it out
Mountain Biking
For a more in depth look or other trails check out the Crested Butte Mountain Biking Guide.
| Trail | Area | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartman Rocks | Gunnison | Open | Ready to ride |
| Signal Peak (Behind WSCU) | Gunnison | Open | Ready to ride |
| Lower Cement Creek Trail | Cement Creek | Open | Ready to ride |
| Doctor Park | Taylor Valley | Open | |
| Strand Hill | Brush Creek | Open | |
| Snodgrass Mountain | Mt. CB | Open | |
| Lupine Trail | Slate River Valley | Open | 1 & 2 are good! |
| Woods Walk - Lower Loop | Town | Open | |
| Teocalli Ridge Trail | Brush Creek | Open | |
| 401 | Gothic Valley | Open | |
| Dyke Trail | Kebler Pass | Open | |
| Reno-Flag-Bear-Deadman | Cement Creek | Open | |
| Recreation Path | Town | Open | Rec Path is open! |
| Tony's-Divine-Deli Loop | Town | Open | Ready to ride |
| Upper Loop | Brush Creek | Open | Ready to ride |
| Walrod Connector to Caves | Cement Creek | Open | Caves loop is riding! |
Some important guidelines for mountain biking to keep in mind:
- Uphill bikers, hikers, and horseback riders ALWAYS have the right-away on any trail
- Consider riding with others in case of an emergency
- Please do not ride off of bike trails
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