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Recommended Routes in Crested Butte - 15

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

Snodgrass Out and Back

8.1 mi 13.0 km 797' Up 243.03 m Up 796' Down 242.66 m Down

Crested…, CO
Favorite Bars-deep in wildflowers on Crested Butte's 401 Trail.
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
Favorite A small part of the incredible Bear Creek descent on RFBD.
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
Favorite It doesn't get much better in the fall than Strand Hill
Intermediate/Difficult

Strand Hill

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

Crested…, CO
Favorite The start of the trail is probably one of the better sections of trail—yes the scenery is awesome, but honestly this trail was disappointing after all the epic rides I've done in the area.
Difficult

Dyke Trail Loop

13.9 mi 22.4 km 2,265' Up 690.27 m Up 2,270' Down 691.91 m Down

Crested…, CO
Favorite Teocalli blanketed by a flash of gold - taken at the golden hour
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
Favorite green lake
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
Favorite It doesn't get much better in the fall than Strand Hill
Difficult

409s and Point Lookout Loop

16.9 mi 27.2 km 2,708' Up 825.49 m Up 2,709' Down 825.56 m Down

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

Crested Butte Biking

  • 301 Miles 485 Kilometers of Trail
  • 15 Recommended Routes
  • 22 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 53 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 57 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Crested Butte - 117

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2.3 mi 3.7 km #1Doctor Park Bonus
Easy/Intermediate
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3.7 mi 6.0 km #2Lupine Trail
Intermediate
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4.2 mi 6.8 km #3Trail 403
Difficult
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0.7 mi 1.1 km #4Tony's Trail
Intermediate
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1.4 mi 2.3 km #5Strand Bonus
Intermediate
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2.1 mi 3.3 km #6Farris Creek Trail #409
Difficult
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3.7 mi 6.0 km #7Reno Road
Easy
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3.0 mi 4.8 km #8Flag Creek
Intermediate
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6.1 mi 9.9 km #9Bear Creek
Intermediate/Difficult
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4.8 mi 7.7 km #10Deadman Gulch
Difficult
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Photos of Crested Butte - 324

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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