Baxter Gulch -> Green Lake
Crested Butte's newest trail is an instant classic!
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 927 m
- Descent
- 927 m
Crested Butte boasts hundreds of miles of superb alpine singletrack that's perfect for trail running.
Trail Running Easy, Moderate, Difficult
"The trails that have made Crested Butte world-renowned for mountain bikers are also a haven for trail runners," writes CBMountainRunners.org. "From mid-May when the snows are receding through the summer when the wildflowers are breathtaking to the fall as the aspen leaves turn golden, the trails in the area always astound with their beauty."
The web of singletrack trails surrounding Crested Butte is simply massive. Trails run from the valley floor up high into the mountains in every single direction, forming an intricate network that allows runners to either travel a couple of miles, or potentially a hundred! The only limits to the epic routes you can create near Crested Butte are your fitness and your imagination.
The routes chosen for this guidebook provide an excellent sample of the best runs, ranging from super easy (like Lower Loop) to long and arduous (like the Grand Traverse Mountain Run). And if you fall somewhere in between the two, you have no end of options to choose from!
Crested Butte's newest trail is an instant classic!
Difficult Trail Running
A steep climb directly from downtown Crested Butte leads to a scenic alpine lake.
Moderate Trail Running
Run through a stunning aspen grove and beautiful meadows.
Easy Trail Running
Climb to the Trail 403 overlook the hard way.
Difficult Trail Running
A scenic loop route on the Crested Butte classic Teocalli Ridge.
Difficult Trail Running
Famous point-to-point race route from Crested Butte to Aspen.
Difficult Trail Running
Traverse a stunning alpine ridge to reach the summit of 12,401-foot Mount Emmons, the Red Lady.
Difficult Trail Running
Beautiful backcountry run between two of Colorado's most famous mountain towns.
Difficult Trail Running
A flat, easy, but incredibly scenic trail run directly from downtown Crested Butte.
Easy Trail Running
A rewarding loop from downtown Crested Butte with flowy singletrack and beautiful views.
Easy Trail Running
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