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4 Easy Hikes in Crested Butte that Everyone Can Enjoy

These 4 Crested Butte hiking trails provide an incredible reward for very little effort.

Hiking Easy, Moderate

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Trail 403 Short Hike
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Description

When you visit some Colorado mountain destinations, it can feel like all of the trails rocket straight up into the sky. If there’s a mountainside, every single trail seems destined to go straight up it, switchbacks be damned.

Thankfully, Crested Butte isn’t like that at all! While yes, you can tackle epic mountain summits and multi-day backpacking loops here, many of the most scenic and rewarding hiking trails are actually quite mild.

The four trails outlined in this guidebook provide easy access to Crested Butte’s incredible natural beauty. On these trails, you’ll enjoy stunning views of mountain peaks, colorful fields of wildflowers, golden aspen groves, thundering waterfalls, and rushing rivers. While you may still get a workout on these trails, the climbs are all achievable, and you can always shorten the hike to fit your fitness level.

Grab the entire family and hit the trail!

Routes included

Lower Loop

Lower Loop

A flat, easy, but incredibly scenic hike directly from downtown Crested Butte.

Easy Hiking

Distance
12 km
Ascent
200 m
Descent
200 m

Snodgrass

Snodgrass

Hike through a stunning aspen grove and beautiful meadows.

Moderate Hiking

Distance
9.2 km
Ascent
258 m
Descent
258 m

Trail 403 Short Hike

Trail 403 Short Hike

One of the best bang-for-your-buck alpine hikes in Colorado.

Moderate Hiking

Distance
5.1 km
Ascent
178 m
Descent
178 m

Judd Falls

Judd Falls

One of the most popular, easy hikes in Crested Butte.

Moderate Hiking

Distance
3.2 km
Ascent
130 m
Descent
130 m
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