Crested Butte, colorado
Find Your Mountain Time
Crested Butte changes with the seasons. Ski deep winter powder, hike through wildflower-covered valleys, cast a line in trout-filled waters, or spend an afternoon wandering historic Elk Avenue. Whatever brings you here, there's always another way to get outside.
Skiing
Trails
Fishing
Sightseeing
Skiing
Chase the Snow.
Crested Butte is known for its deep snow, dramatic terrain, and a mountain that rewards every level of skier. From approachable groomers to legendary extreme terrain, winter here is anything but ordinary.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
The mountain that put CB on the map.
With more than 1,500 acres of skiable terrain, Crested Butte Mountain Resort offers everything from beginner-friendly runs to some of the most challenging inbounds terrain in the country.
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Crested Butte Nordic Center
Slow down. Glide out.
With more than 50 kilometers of groomed trails around town, the Nordic Center is the place to explore Crested Butte on cross-country skis or snowshoes.
Backcountry Skiing
Go beyond the lifts.
The mountains surrounding Crested Butte offer extensive backcountry terrain for experienced skiers and riders. Conditions can change quickly, so proper avalanche education and current local conditions are essential before heading out.
Snowshoeing
Trade the chairlift for a quiet trail.
When you're ready for a slower winter adventure, Crested Butte's Nordic trail system and surrounding valleys offer beautiful terrain for exploring on snowshoes.
Fat Biking
Ride the winter landscape.
Groomed winter trails around Crested Butte offer another way to explore the valley when the snow settles in.
Take the Scenic Route
Crested Butte's trail network stretches from easy walks close to town to demanding alpine adventures. Summer brings wildflowers; fall brings golden aspens; and every season brings a different reason to explore.
Trails
Snodgrass Trail
A classic Crested Butte view.
One of the area's signature trails, Snodgrass delivers expansive mountain scenery and some of the region's famous summer wildflowers.
Lupine Trail
Wildflowers all the way up.
This popular trail offers wide views over the Slate River Valley, Crested Butte, and surrounding mountains, with especially impressive wildflowers in summer.
Lower Loop
An easy way into the landscape.
A mellow trail close to town, Lower Loop is a great option for an accessible introduction to the Crested Butte landscape.
Rustler Gulch
Follow the wildflowers into the high country.
Rustler Gulch winds through expansive wildflower meadows toward dramatic mountain scenery and waterfalls, making it a standout summer hike.
West Maroon Pass
Go big.
For experienced hikers looking for an iconic high-country adventure, West Maroon Pass offers dramatic alpine scenery and a connection to the wider Elk Mountains trail system.
Fishing
Cast Into the High Country
The rivers and lakes surrounding Crested Butte offer some of Colorado's best trout fishing, with opportunities for wade fishing, fly fishing, float trips, and high-country lake adventures.
East River
Wild trout. Big mountain scenery.
The East River runs through the valley from Emerald Lake toward the Gunnison River, offering beautiful water and strong trout populations.
Taylor River
A classic Colorado fishing destination.
The Taylor is one of the area's standout fishing waters, known for trout and its dramatic mountain setting.
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Slate River
Wild water, wild surroundings.
The Slate River offers a beautiful setting for anglers looking to get away from the busier parts of the valley.
High-Country Lakes
Take your fishing higher.
Crested Butte's surrounding mountains are dotted with alpine lakes and streams that create opportunities for a quieter, more remote fishing experience.
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Guided Fly Fishing
Go where the locals know.
Local guides can provide current river conditions, transportation, equipment, and access to some of the area's best fishing waters.
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Sightseeing
Take It All In
You don't have to hike a 14er to experience Crested Butte. Drive a scenic mountain pass, wander historic Elk Avenue, ride the chairlift for the view, or simply slow down and take in the landscape.
Kebler Pass
Chase the aspens.
Kebler Pass is one of the area's most spectacular scenic drives, particularly in fall when the surrounding aspen forests turn brilliant gold.
Gothic
A mountain town frozen in time.
Just beyond Crested Butte, the historic town of Gothic sits in the East River Valley beneath dramatic mountain peaks and offers a quieter glimpse into the area's mining and scientific history.
Scenic Chairlift
See Crested Butte from above.
Ride the lift up Mt. Crested Butte for panoramic views across the surrounding valleys and Elk Mountains. In winter, the same lift becomes your gateway to the slopes.
Elk Avenue
Wander the heart of town.
Colorful historic buildings, independent shops, galleries, restaurants, and local character line Elk Avenue, the center of Crested Butte's historic downtown.
Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum
Get to know the town behind the mountains.
Located on Elk Avenue, the museum explores the people, industries, traditions, and stories that shaped Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley.
