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Chasing Epic offers all-inclusive, multi-day guided mountain bike vacations so you can explore all the CB classics. Their trips include lodging, meals, high-end bikes, guides and much more. Check them out at chasingepicmtb.com/crested-…

Additionally, if you are looking for advice or support for a bike trip here, definitely contact Western Spirit Cycling. Their guides have these trails dialed, plus they will get their massive support truck to camp, whip up amazing food, and keep the beer cold.

Recommended Routes in Crested Butte and Gunnison - 21

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Favorite 401 is known as one of the premiere mountain bike trails for a reason.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

401 Trail Loop

14.1 mi 22.7 km 2,249' Up 685.53 m Up 2,222' Down 677.25 m Down

Crested…, CO
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Favorite Teocalli blanketed by a flash of gold - taken at the golden hour
Difficult Difficult

Teocalli Ridge Loop

11.5 mi 18.5 km 2,149' Up 654.94 m Up 2,146' Down 654.1 m Down

Crested…, CO
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Favorite It doesn't get much better in the fall than Strand Hill
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Strand Hill

7.5 mi 12.0 km 864' Up 263.37 m Up 864' Down 263.49 m Down

Crested…, CO
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Favorite The aspens on Lupine and Gunsight can't be beat.
Intermediate Intermediate

Snodgrass, Lupine, Lower Loop Combo

22.9 mi 36.8 km 1,742' Up 530.88 m Up 1,712' Down 521.86 m Down

Crested…, CO
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Favorite A small part of the incredible Bear Creek descent on RFBD.
Difficult Difficult

Reno/Flag/Bear/Deadman's Gulch

18.9 mi 30.4 km 3,253' Up 991.47 m Up 3,272' Down 997.32 m Down

Crested…, CO
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Favorite Yeah, the scenery doesn't suck in Crested Butte!
Intermediate Intermediate

Snodgrass Out and Back

8.0 mi 12.8 km 769' Up 234.53 m Up 766' Down 233.35 m Down

Crested…, CO
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Favorite green lake
Difficult Difficult

Green Lake Trail

8.4 mi 13.5 km 1,684' Up 513.21 m Up 1,683' Down 512.99 m Down

Crested…, CO
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Favorite The wildflowers on Deer Creek in the summer of 2019 were amazing!
Difficult Difficult

Deer Creek Loop

28.9 mi 46.5 km 3,132' Up 954.61 m Up 3,135' Down 955.47 m Down

Crested…, CO
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Favorite Up and over Star Pass on the EMGT!
Difficult Difficult

Crystal Peak, Star Pass, Hunters Creek Loop

19.8 mi 31.8 km 3,265' Up 995.19 m Up 3,268' Down 995.97 m Down

Crested…, CO
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Crested Butte and Gunnison Biking

  • 296 Miles 476 Kilometers of Trail
  • 21 Recommended Routes
  • 22 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 56 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 59 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Crested Butte and Gunnison - 116

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3.7 mi 6.0 km #1Lupine Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Crested Butte, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Crested Butte, CO 76 
6.8 mi 10.9 km #2Doctor Park Trail
Difficult Difficult
Crested Butte, CO
Difficult Difficult
Crested Butte, CO 62 
2.0 mi 3.2 km #3Gunsight Connector
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Crested Butte, CO
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Crested Butte, CO 50 
2.8 mi 4.5 km #4Lower Loop
Easy Easy
Crested Butte, CO
Easy Easy
Crested Butte, CO 49 
4.2 mi 6.8 km #5Trail 403
Difficult Difficult
Crested Butte, CO
Difficult Difficult
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1.6 mi 2.5 km #6Avery
Difficult Difficult
Crested Butte, CO
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1.0 mi 1.6 km #7Luge
Intermediate Intermediate
Crested Butte, CO
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4.5 mi 7.3 km #8Teocalli Ridge Trail #557
Difficult Difficult
Crested Butte, CO
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0.5 mi 0.8 km #9Teaser
Intermediate Intermediate
Crested Butte, CO
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Crested Butte, CO 15 
1.3 mi 2.0 km #10Hot Dogger
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Crested Butte, CO
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Photos of Crested Butte and Gunnison - 331

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Aspen awesomeness!
Oct 17, 2013 near Crested…, CO
Awesome aerial footy shows the experience of this ride.
Jul 31, 2015 near Crested…, CO
Wildflowers in Crested Butte on Walrod Cutoff!
Jul 23, 2016 near Crested…, CO
Teocalli Ridge is one of my favorite descents in the Butte–it's fast, flowing, technical, and scenic all at once.
Jan 20, 2017 near Crested…, CO
Follow the leader, with Teocalli looming in the distance on the Canal Trail.
Jul 26, 2017 near Crested…, CO
Beautiful views of Mount Crested Butte from the Lower Loop
Sep 25, 2017 near Crested…, CO
It doesn't get much better in the fall than Strand Hill
Sep 25, 2017 near Crested…, CO
The aspens on Lupine and Gunsight can't be beat.
Oct 2, 2017 near Crested…, CO

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