MTB Project Logo

A short but enjoyable singletrack cruise close to Crested Butte.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

8.0

Miles

12.8

KM

100%

Singletrack

9,971' 3,039 m

High

9,518' 2,901 m

Low

769' 235 m

Up

766' 233 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Generally closed in July and August (and sometimes earlier) for cattle grazing. Check cbmba.com for details.

Overview

Although this is a short ride, its beautiful scenery, singletrack, and its proximity to town make it a well-traveled trail.

It's marked as a blue trail, but could almost be classified as green if not for a couple of short steep climbs and descents, and a narrow section through aspen trees.

Need to Know

We chose to start this ride from the small trailhead off Washington Gulch road because it's an enjoyable way to ride it. However, many people start from Gothic Road.

It can be ridden as a loop or from town if you're willing to ride along Washington Gulch Road for a couple of miles.

Make sure to be respectful and stay on the trail because most of this trail is on private land.

Description

As mapped, start at the smaller trailhead on Washington Gulch road. It's easy to get there by riding or driving from the intersection of Gothic Road and Washington Gulch, and following Washington Gulch Road until you see a sign for Snodgrass on the right.

Once you're on the singletrack, the trail is very well marked with wooden signs. From Washington Gulch Road, you'll pass through a narrow section in a thick aspen grove. After that, there's a somewhat technical section with a few short but sharp efforts, and a couple of steeper descents. Finally, you'll cross over a stream, climb a bit more, and will then be rewarded with beautiful views of wildflowers in the foreground and Crested Butte in the background.

You can either turn around to return the way you came, or continue onto Gothic Road (make sure to take the excellent Teddy's Trail instead of the dirt road) and complete the loop.

It's only 3.5 miles or so each way if you choose not to complete the loop on the road, but it's a great trail for a quick ride, or for an extra effort on the way home from some of the bigger rides that start/end farther up Gothic Road.

Contacts

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann

Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 87 votes

#164

Overall
  4.2 from 87 votes
5 Star
39%
4 Star
44%
3 Star
15%
2 Star
2%
1 Star
0%
Recommended Route Rankings

#53

in Colorado

#164

Overall
8 Views Last Month
20,971 Since Nov 28, 2012
Intermediate Intermediate

2%
3%
92%
3%
0%
0%

Photos

Yeah, the scenery doesn't suck in Crested Butte!
Apr 8, 2013 near Crested…, CO
Love riding singletrack through aspen sections!
Oct 12, 2016 near Crested…, CO
Beautiful day for a ride on Snodgrass!
Jul 5, 2017 near Crested…, CO
Aspen trees, Mount Crested Butte, and an awesome trail.
May 29, 2018 near Crested…, CO
Lupine madness!
Nov 28, 2012 near Crested…, CO
Snodgrass (with Teddy's) from west to east
Jun 9, 2018 near Crested…, CO
loading

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.