Bambi's -> Sawtooth Lollipop
A short but scenic hike in the far reaches of Hartman Rocks.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 130 m
- Descent
- 130 m
Crested Butte
Half of the skiable terrain is suitable for beginners and intermediates whereas the rest offers challenging varieties of chutes, gully's, glades and cliffs.
Explore Crested Butte with curated guides of the best hiking trails, mountain bike trails, trail running routes, ski routes, and more. With over 173 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Crested Butte.
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Routes in Crested Butte
Boulder Lake via Fossil Ridge Trail
One of the most accessible hikes in the beautiful Fossil Ridge Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 636 m
- Descent
- 636 m
Contour Trail: Out-and-Back
A fantastic beginner ride accessible directly from the outskirts of Gunnison.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 129 m
- Descent
- 129 m
Sage Burner Trail Race: 50K
A rugged, challenging trail race through the granite boulders and sagebrush of Hartman Rocks.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 49 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
The Original Growler: Classic 32
The classic Growler course. One loop only gets you a Half Growler: you'll have to do two for a Full Growler!
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 49 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Crested Butte Uphill Access
Morning and evening uphill route at Crested Butte resort.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 634 m
- Descent
- 1 m
Strawberry Loop
An old school feature-rich descent.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 482 m
- Descent
- 482 m
Crystal Peak -> Hunters Creek Lollipop
A challenging climb to one of the highest points near Crested Butte leads to a fantastic downhill.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Guidebooks in Crested Butte
12 routes · Mountain Biking
Superb Alpine Mountain Biking in Crested Butte, Colorado
25 routes · Mountain Biking
Greg Heil’s Top 25 MTB Trails from Around the World
7 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Aspen, Colorado 14ers that Dare You to Climb Them
16 routes · Hiking
Hike Through a Sea of Wildflowers in Idyllic Crested Butte
12 routes · Mountain Biking
Downhill Shredding in Crested Butte’s Evolution Bike Park
5 routes · Mountain Biking
Lift-Served Trail Riding at Crested Butte Mountain Resort
6 routes · Mountain Biking
The Classic Central Colorado MTB Road Trip
80 routes · Freeride Skiing