5.6 km away
Lower Loop
A flat, easy, but incredibly scenic trail run directly from downtown Crested Butte.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Descent
- 200 m
Run through a stunning aspen grove and beautiful meadows.
Trail Running Easy
This classic local route offers up smooth black dirt singletrack winding through a gorgeous aspen grove on the flanks of Snodgrass Mountain. Where the trail passes through meadows, gorgeous wildflowers provide a colorful carpet. The upper reaches of the trail provide beautiful views of Mount Crested Butte, Whetstone Mountain, and the valley below.
Thanks to the mellow grade, the Snodgrass Trail is the perfect out-and-back route. Enjoy the sweet singletrack and deep woods in both directions with an easy climb up, and a mellow run back down that isn’t too hard on the knees.
Snodgrass is a very popular trail due to its ease of access. You can either quickly drive to the lower trailhead, noted in the map here, or you can take a shuttle bus to the upper trailhead above Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Either way, you’ll get to enjoy this fabulous trail.
A portion of Snodgrass crosses private ranch land and as a result, a seasonal closure begins every year on August 14, according to Travel Crested Butte. The trail reopens in late spring to public access.
While the short season on this trail can be a bit of a downer, when you DO get to run Snodgrass, it's a real treat!
Sources: https://travelcrestedbutte.com/crested-butte-trails-snodgrass-trail/
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