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A fun alternative to lower loop with some great downhill.


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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Singletrack

9,090' 2,771 m

High

8,957' 2,730 m

Low

215' 65 m

Up

88' 27 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

If you're starting from town, follow the directions to get to Lower Loop. Once past the peanut mine, look for two trails on the right. Left is wider and easier, and right is narrow singletrack. Both end in the same place. The trails wind through the woods on a very easy grade. It's great for one speed bikes and townies.

At the next intersection, look for a singletrack that climbs up the hill to the left. This is Upper Lower loop. The end of this trail dumps out at Gunsite Pass road. You have 3 options here. You can either turn back the way you came and go back down on upper lower loop, take a right and go down Gunsite Pass road to link up with the Lower Loop or continue up Gunsite Pass road and ride GB loop.

Contacts

Local Club: Crested Butte Land Trust

Oct 20, 2025: October Mountain Memo

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Shared By:

Adam Kagy

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  4.2 from 31 votes

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#181

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#614

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Photos

Beautiful views of Mount Crested Butte from the Lower Loop
Sep 25, 2017 near Crested…, CO
Fun and flowy singletrack with stunning views of the Oh Be Joyful wilderness area.
Jun 23, 2014 near Crested…, CO
Gorgeous views along the entirety of the Upper Lower Trail.
Jun 23, 2014 near Crested…, CO
Spectacular views riding the upper portion of the lower loop back towards the town of Crested Butte.
Jun 23, 2014 near Crested…, CO
Good morning on the Upper Loop!
Apr 6, 2013 near Crested…, CO
Through the aspen groves on Upper Lower.
Jun 23, 2014 near Crested…, CO

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