Gunnison and Crested Butte are a mountain-biking treasure chest with over 750 miles of epic trails to ride. Pop in and out of these two towns and onto the trails for five days of mountain-riding bliss.
During your visit, consider participating in one of the many trail-building days through the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Assocation.
One of the classic loops close to town with some of the best scenery and great trails to boot. If you feel like you don't have the legs and want to cut out some of the climbing from town, hop on the free shuttle bus which has bike racks.
Crested Butte draws people because it is friendly, beautiful, fun-spirited, and surprisingly sophisticated for such a small town. Here we’re fortunate to have two distinct worlds — a great ski mountain with contemporary amenities in Mt. Crested Butte, just 3 miles away.
The definition of alpine mountain biking. The loop provides endless views of Colorado's breathtaking Elk range, winding its way around alpine lakes, through aspen groves, while immersing riders in shoulder high skunk cabbage.
The first segment of Reno road offers up the toughest and longest climb, but you'll be rewarded with some ripping downhill. After that there are only 2 other shorter climbs. Note: There are over 30 switchbacks on the Deadman's downhill.
Nine miles from Crested Butte, this lake is popular for wildflower hikes, fishing and stand-up paddleboarding.
Taylor Park is famous as the home of Doctor Park Trail. It’s one of the best mountain bike descents in the world– a fast and furious 6 miles from the top all of the way down to the Taylor River below.
