
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.
Sustainability Activity
During your visit, consider participating in one of the many trail building days through the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Assocation.
Insider's Tip

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Ride Snodgrass & Lupine Trails
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.
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Stroll Downtown Crested Butte
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.
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Ride 401 Loop Trail
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.
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Ride Reno/Flag/Bear/Deadman's Gulch
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.
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Fish, Hike or SUP Lake Irwin
Nine miles from Crested Butte, this lake is popular for wildflower hikes, fishing and stand-up paddleboarding.COTREX
Map the Trail
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Ride Doctor Park Trail out Taylor Canyon
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.
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Hartman Rocks Recreation Area
Located just on the outskirts of the city, Hartman Rocks is one of Gunnison's greatest gems. It's a paradise of desert mountain biking, hiking, motorcycling, rock climbing, horseback riding,... Read More