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Emerald Lake. Check out this 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Crested Butte, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, paddle sports, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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Jul 16, 2019 · Located just a few miles from downtown Crested Butte, this stunning alpine wonder is tucked away in the Elk Mountains and is filled with water adventures, spring blooms, and seemingly endless beautiful views.
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Emerald Lake Day Use Area is a high elevation picnic area in a picturesque basin providing a quiet restful summer experience.
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Jan 4, 2024 · Crested Butte is a small town in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. It’s known as Colorado’s last great ski town (mainly because it’s harder to get to and a bit quieter than other popular ski resorts). With its striking beauty, it’s no secret that this place is epic and has so much to offer.
- Is Crested Butte Good For Hiking?
- Rustler’s Gulch
- Judd Falls Trail Hiking Trail
- Scarp Ridge Trail to 421 Trail Loop
- Oh-Be-Joyful Hiking Trail
- Hike from Crested Butte to Aspen
- Best Wildflower Hiking in Crested Butte
- Easy Hikes in Crested Butte
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Crested Butte is AMAZING for hiking. With the town of Crested Butte sitting just under 9,000 ft in elevation, the hiking season starts in May and goes through October. Now, that’s not to say you can’t hike in the winter, you’ll just need to do a little research on the trail conditions and more than likely, invest in a good pair of snowshoes. The pi...
Rustler’s Gulch is one fantastic hike! Located north of downtown Crested Butte, past the former ghost town of Gothic, you’ll find the trailhead to Rustler’s Gulch. Fair warning, getting to the trailhead from the main road will require a 4×4 vehicle. Any sort of car that rides low should not attempt to go up the road to get to this trailhead. It’s a...
Similar to Rustler’s Gulch, the trailhead for Judd Falls can be found just past the former ghost town of Gothic. Unlike Rustler’s Gulch, getting to the Judd Falls trailhead doesn’t require any 4×4 vehicle. You’ll find a parking lot where you can park your vehicle and travel 0.5 miles on foot to reach the trailhead. Judd Falls is a very popular trai...
Ok, as shown in the trail stats below, this trail is rated as moderate and we have to disagree. It’s difficult. There is quite a bit of elevation gain in a short period of time that completely took us by surprise. However, Scrap Ridge, while a challenging hike, offers epic mountain views the whole way. Unlike the other two trails, we’re taking you ...
The longest hike in Crested Butte on our list is Oh-Be-Joyful. To get to the Oh-Be-Joyful Trailhead, head towards Mount Crested Butte/Ski Valley and turn left on Slate River Road. You’ll drive a few miles on a dirt road with your sights set on the Oh-Be-Joyful Campground, which will be on your left. Enter the campground and park at a parking lot (o...
One of the more popular hiking trails in Crested Butte is hiking almost 11 miles to Aspen. Full transparency, we did not do this hike but would have LOVED to. Huey, our dog, was just coming off ACL surgery and we felt 11 miles was just too much for him to do. However, this hike looks nothing short of amazing, but it does require a bit of planning.
Of the hiking we did in Crested Butte, without a doubt the best wildflower hike in Crested Butte is Rustler’s Gulch! The hillsides and valleys were full of colorful wildflowers. Really and truly, if you are in Crested Butte in July, and want to see wildflowers, do not miss hiking Rustler’s Gulch!
One of the great thinking about hiking in Crested Butte is the plethora of easy trails you can find. Some are closer to the town whereas others require a little drive to get to. Regardless of which you choose, some of the best easy hikes in Crested Butte are listed below. 1. Brush Creek Trail / East River Trail:4.3 miles | out and back trail | elev...
Use the + and – sign to view hiking in Crested Butte trails to get a sense as to where each trailhead is located in the area.
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Emerald Lake. Emerald Lake is relatively easy to get to, making it popular for SUPing and kayaking. From the town of Crested Butte, head north towards Gothic. Keep going past Gothic. The road is a little rough, so a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. The road is also only passable by one car in some spots, so be mindful of traffic.
Mar 8, 2024 · Hiking Crested Butte to Aspen in 2024 and back are some of the all-time best Colorado hikes. The Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness dish out unforgettable views and wildflowers in summer. Here's all you need to know about lodging, shuttles, and hiking the West Maroon Pass and East Maroon Pass between Aspen and Crested Butte.
