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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Drive Kebler Pass for Fall Colors

      5.0
      Kebler Pass, or Gunnison County Road (GCR) 12, is an excellent place to see fall colors in Colorado. You won't get nearly as much congestion as on Independence Pass in Aspen, but you get just as many yellow and amber leaves. The road is dirt but passable by any vehicle–although because it's at ov...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Photograph Sheep along Kebbler Pass

      5.0
      Fall time in Colorado is incredibly scenic, and if you drive up to Crested Butte, you may find herds of sheep being led down the mountains. Drive along Kebbler Pass in September and October, and look for these huge herds of sheep. Though it can be difficult to track them down, they make for amazi...
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    • 2203-2407 County Road 12, Colorado

      Camp at Kebler Pass

      4.5
      Camping on Kebler Pass begins at around GPS: 38.89575, -107.214655. The pass is only available during the warmer summer months but is quite the treat. We went in August to catch an eclipse and the rolling free hills made it a great place to view from. You pass a reservoir on your way in where man...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Upper Westside to Crested Butte

      5.0
      10.92 mi / 2730 ft gain
      Upper Westside to Crested Butte is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crested Butte, Colorado.
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Hike to Meridian Lake

      4.0
      The trail starts off with a small river crossing. You can find an easier place to cross nearby, or just march right through, if you have waterproof shoes or sandals.The beginning of the trail is the hardest. You will have a steep incline for about a quarter mile, following switchbacks up to the l...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Backcountry Ski at Snodgrass Mountain

      Settled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Crested Butte is a mecca for winter sports. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a local favorite for downhill skiing, but if lift lines (or lifts in general) aren't really your thing, head to Snodgrass Mountain for miles of untouched snow.Snodgrass lies ...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Trail Run at Snodgrass Mountain

      7 mi / 950 ft gain
      Looking for an easy trail run, close to town, with killer views? Snodgrass Mountain Trail is one of your best bets, with flowy singletrack through aspen groves and views of Mt. Gothic and Mt. Crested Butte. While there are endless beautiful trails to hike and run in the Crested Butte area, this o...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Camp at Oh Be Joyful Campground

      5.0
      Oh Be Joyful Campground sits on the banks of the Slate River and consists of 15 camp sites dispersed over a decent amount of ground, split into two sides of the river. The river, when it's low is more of a stream and is only passable when it's low. It's a small thrill to drive through it to get t...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Blue Lake via Oh Be Joyful Campground

      12.96 mi / 2201 ft gain
      Overview: Round Trip is about 13 miles, about 500 ft ascent at the beginning and 1500 ft ascent in the last 1.5 miles. The majority of the hike is flat and through an AMAZING valley.  Getting There: Blue Lake Trailhead is located at Oh Be Joyful Campground on Slate River Rd, just across a river,...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Explore the waterfalls of Oh Be Joyful Creek

      If you're not already camping there, park at Oh Be Joyful Campground, about 5 miles up County Road 734 from downtown Crested Butte. There's parking on either side of the river crossing, but you're going to have to get your feet wet anyway, so might as well park in the first parking lot and walk a...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Hike Oh Be Joyful Pass

      16 mi
      From Crested Butte, drive north on Gothic Road and turn left on Slate River Road. Drive 4.5 miles on the dirt road and look for the Oh-Be-Joyful Campground which will be on your left.  Drive about 0.5 miles to the campground at the bottom of the hill, by a wide river. This trail begins by a quick...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      The Copper Creek Trail to Copper Lake

      5.0
      11.53 mi / 2264 ft gain
      The Copper Creek Trail to Copper Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crested Butte, Colorado.
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Conundrum Hot Springs via Copper Creek

      22.5 mi / 4000 ft gain
      Please Note: Conundrum Springs camping requires an overnight permit. You must get a permit in order to camp at the springs.  If you're looking for an incredibly challenging hike, Copper Creek to Triangle Pass to Conundrum Springs is the hike for you! When you plug in "Conundrum Springs" into you...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Hike to Judd Falls

      3.0
      2.5 mi / 220 ft gain
      Starting at 9600 feet, just outside the small town of Gothic is the trail head for Judd Falls. The parking lot is on the side of the road and getting to this area is completely possible with a passenger car. The trailhead includes bathrooms and is particularly uncrowded on weekdays and in the lat...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Hike Gothic Mountain

      6.5 mi / 3025 ft gain
      The Gothic mountain trailhead starts at 9600' about 10 miles outside Crested Butte, Colorado. A four wheel or all wheel drive vehicle is recommended to make it to the trail head. Take trail 403 which will eventually turn into Gothic Mountain trail around mile 2.5. The single track trail winds thr...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Hike Rustler's Gulch

      5.0
      9 mi / 1748 ft gain
      From Crested Butte, continue 6 miles past the town of Gothic to Rustler's Gulch Road. Turn right on the road, cross the East River to get to a small parking area near the river. If you don't have 4WD, park here and hike another 1/2 mile to the trailhead. It's a pretty steep hike. If you do have 4...
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    Camping and Lodging in Crested Butte

    East Maroon Portal Picnic Site
    Maroon Creek Road

    East Maroon Portal Picnic Site

    Lodgepole (Taylor River)
    Gunnison County, Colorado

    Lodgepole (Taylor River)

    Lottis Creek Campground
    Gunnison County, Colorado

    Lottis Creek Campground

    Bogan Flats Campground Grp S
    Carbondale, Colorado

    Bogan Flats Campground Grp S

    Lakeview Gunnison
    Gunnison County, Colorado

    Lakeview Gunnison

    Gunnison KOA Journey
    Gunnison, Colorado

    Gunnison KOA Journey

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Crested Butte

    A Weekend Adventure Guide to Crested Butte, Colorado

    A Weekend Adventure Guide to Crested Butte, Colorado

    Holly Mandarich

    A Beginner Backpacker's Trek in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness

    A Beginner Backpacker's Trek in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness

    Chris Kulakowski

    5 Hikes to See Fall Foliage in Aspen

    5 Hikes to See Fall Foliage in Aspen

    The Outbound Collective

    The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Aspen, Colorado

    The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Aspen, Colorado

    The Outbound Collective

    3 Adventures in Aspen with Beautiful Autumn Leaves

    3 Adventures in Aspen with Beautiful Autumn Leaves

    The Outbound Collective

    Autumn Leaf Peeping below the Maroon Bells

    Autumn Leaf Peeping below the Maroon Bells

    John Lloyd