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Crested Butte NordicCrested Butte Nordic is one of the premier cross-country ski destinations in the country and your nonprofit community nordic ski and snowshoe center.With over 55km of maintained nordic track and over 100km of groomed ski trails in the area, you can be sure to get in a great workout with spectacular views of the West Elks.
Carbon PeakCarbon Peak, is a summit in the West Elk Mountains of Colorado. The peak is southwest of Crested Butte in the Gunnison National Forest. Carbon Peak is one of several prominent laccoliths found in the West Elk Mountains. It is a good trekking destination and also there are so many things to see and do here.
Brush Creek TrailheadBrush Creek is a great option for anyone short on time or looking for an easy, scenic hike near Crested Butte. Located 2.0 miles south of town, the trail wanders through lovely meadows along the west side of the East River. Crested Butte Mountain looms above the trail to the west while Teocalli Mountain, White Mountain, WSC Peak and nearby unnamed peaks fill the skyline to the southeast. The East River meanders down the valley floor.
Crested Butte Mountain ResortCrested Butte Mountain Resort is located in southwest Colorado, within the Gunnison National Forest and the Elk Mountain Range. Known for offering extreme and diverse terrain, the mountain is considered one of the birthplaces of freeskiing It has abundant green and blue groomed trails to more advanced longer trails and the famous extreme limits of the North Face and Headwall. The mountain also features three slope-side restaurants accessible via lift.
Lupine Trail The Lupine trail system lies on the North side of Slate River road just a short ride from downtown Crested Butte. Relatively new to the trail network, the two sections of Lupine were built in 2011 and 2012.Keep in mind this is a very popular mountain bike trail, especially on weekends. The trail can be hiked one way, with a shuttle from either end, but there is no parking allowed in the Saddle Ridge subdivision or on Gothic road.
Mount EmmonsMount Emmons is a mountain summit in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains in north-central Gunnison County, Colorado. It isn't really rugged, but it's a massive mountain and is recognizable for miles around. The peak is a 30 mile round trip hike from the nearest road. his is a beautiful area with many lakes, meadows, wildflowers, and some rugged peaks. Solitude is usually easy to come by once you leave the popular fishing holes behind.
Ohio PassOhio Pass is a high mountain pass, located in Gunnison County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. A scenic location which offers u a quiet challenging drive too.
Kebler PassKebler Pass is a terrific high-mountain pass connecting Crested Butte with Paonia to the west. It is a mostly gravel road and is closed during the winter months. A few portions of the road near the top of the pass have been paved. In the summer, the road is accessible by all passenger vehicles.
Gothic MountainGothic Mountain is a prominent mountain summit in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It's considered one of Colorado's finest mountain biking trails. trail starts in the East River Valley to the east of Gothic Mountain and goes to a 10980 ft saddle to the to the north of the mountain before descending into Washington Gulch to the west.
Mount OwenMount Owen is the highest summit of the Ruby Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 13,070-foot thirteener is located in Gunnison National Forest at the edge of the Raggeds Wilderness, 8.5 miles west-northwest of the Town of Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. A good trekking destination and also there is so many locations to explore te catch up the beautiful views of this area.
Rustler Gulch TrailRustler Gulch Trail is a scenic valley hike that displays an abundance of wild flowers, a waterfall and gorgeous surrounding landscapes. The trailhead starts through a field of flowers and continues through the woods. It follows a river that you will have to cross several times. I would recommend wearing water-resistant shoes, as the water is very high in some points and you will have to walk through it.
East Beckwith MountainEast Beckwith Mountain is a laccolith, formed when magma intruded into Mancos Shale approximately 30 million years ago. The 12,441-foot peak is located in the West Elk Wilderness of Gunnison National Forest. It is noted for its distinctive glacial landforms. On the north side of this elongated, east–west oriented mountain, there are five glacially carved cirques with intervening arêtes, and moraines fan out from the mountain's base.
West Elk WildernessWest Elk Wilderness within Gunnison National Forest is 176,412 acres, the fifth largest Wilderness in Colorado. The area supports large elk and deer populations and is busiest during the fall hunting season. A good location to get interact with the wilderness and also there are so many things to see and do here.
Schofield PassSchofield Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.268m located in Gunnison County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.The pass is the high point on Gothic Road, which connects the towns of Marble and Crested Butte. The pass is closed for most of the year due to snow or mud, and is open only for one or two months in late summer.
West Elk PeakWest Elk Peak, elevation 13,042 ft, is the highest summit in the West Elk Mountains of Gunnison County, Colorado. The mountain is in the West Elk Wilderness, northwest of Gunnison. The terrain consists mostly of volcanic breccia, known in this area as West Elk Breccia, dated at 35 to 30 million years old.A good trekking destination and also you can explore some nice hisotirc locations where you can see the history of this location.
Castle PeakCastle Peak is the highest point in Pitkin County, Colorado and the ninth highest peak in the state. The summit is located in the Elk Mountains, about 12 miles southwest of Aspen. Castle Peak was first climbed in 1874 by a team led by geologist Ferdinand Hayden. The peak gets its name from its striking resemblance to a medieval castle. Castle Peak is a popular destination for climbers and hikers, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Conundrum PeakConundrum Peak is a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers in the Pitkin County area of Colorado. The peak rises to an elevation of 12,713 feet, making it one of the tallest peaks in the area. The summit offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, and the trail leading to the top is relatively easy to follow. However, the last kilometer or so of the hike is quite steep and can be treacherous in wet or icy conditions.
Italian MountainItalian Mountain is a high mountain summit in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It was so named because the mountain's tones were said to resemble the colors of the Italian tricolor: green, white, and red. A good trekking destination and also there are so many beautiful things to see and the view form here is truly astonishing.
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Whetstone MountainThe Whetstone Mountains are a dry and rugged fault-block mountain range only about 15 miles long. The only access to this mountain range is by a few unimproved four-wheel drive routes that reach some of the lower canyons. There are no roads reaching higher elevations. A single hiking trail into the heart of the mountain range is accessed from Kartchner Caverns State Park.