Hiking

From a gentle amble in the countryside to scrambling the peaks, there’s hiking to suit everyone’s appetite in the stunning landscape surrounding Crested Butte and with millions of acres of National Park on your doorstep the options are limitless.

Fit and adventurous hikers could take on one of the routes to Aspen – varying in length from 10.5 miles to 17.7 miles under the towering 14,000ft peaks of Maroon Bells; those with less stamina can enjoy any number of moderate trails, some starting literally yards from the San Moritz Condos.

For those who wish to take in the scenery with the minimum of physical challenges it’s possible to catch a ride to and from the summit of Crested Butte Mountain on the chairlift!

Hiking is massive here. We can recommend some excellent outfitters and experienced local guides if you’re into some serious hiking. If you want to go it alone, detailed trail maps (and lift tickets) can be purchased from the Treasury Centre in the base area.

For more information on some of the most popular hikes www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/page.php?pname=activities/summer/hiking/

Useful info

Crested Butte Guides
‘We’re out there’ is their motto and they certainly are! Along with winter activities like ice-climbing and avalanche courses they’ve spent the last 15 years specializing in guided hikes and peak tours varying from gentle ½ day nature walks to 5 day back-packing extravaganzas.

www.crestedbutteguides.com
970-349-5430
877-455-2307

Flat Iron Sports
Flat Iron Sports are located in the Treasury Center in the base area and stock a wide of range of hiking equipment & outdoor apparel along with maps and trail information.

www.flatironsports.com
800-821-4331
970-349-6656

Dolly’s Mountain Shuttle
Operating from June 1st to October 31st Dolly’s takes hikers (and bikers) to and from trailheads and will even bring you back from Aspen. Reservations required!
dollysmountainshuttle@yahoo.com

970-349-2620