Scarp Ridge Out-and-Back
A stunning hike into the alpine along a knife-edge mountain ridge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 630 m
- Descent
- 630 m
Hiking in 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.
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Hiking Routes in Crested Butte
Castle Peak: Northeast Ridge
The highest and most accessible summit in the Elk Range, but still a strenuous and potentially dangerous hike.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Conundrum Peak: South Ridge
Difficult hike to the top of a 14,000-foot subpeak of Castle Peak.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Horse Ranch Park
One of the best fall color hikes in Crested Butte.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 470 m
- Descent
- 470 m
Mill Castle -> The Castles Overlook on Storm Pass
Hike to an overlook of The Castles, one of the most beautiful rock formations in Colorado!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Scarp Ridge -> Mount Emmons
Traverse a stunning alpine ridge to reach the summit of 12,401-foot Mount Emmons, the Red Lady.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Teocalli Ridge Loop
A scenic loop route on the Crested Butte classic Teocalli Ridge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 730 m
- Descent
- 730 m
Gothic Mountain
Difficult hike to the summit of one of the most iconic mountains in the region.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Hiking Guidebooks in Crested Butte
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
4 routes · Hiking
4 Easy Hikes in Crested Butte that Everyone Can Enjoy
3 routes · Mountain Biking · Hiking · Trail Running
Traverse the Mighty Elk Range from Crested Butte to Aspen
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Very Best Day Hikes in Colorado
46 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Colorado's 14ers: Bag All 58 of the Iconic Peaks
7 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Discover the Best Hikes in Aspen, Colorado
10 routes · Hiking