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Hiking · Crested Butte, CO

Happy Hour

difficultTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Aspen, 22 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

88°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 88°

Trailhead temp

82° est. at 9,689 ft

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NNW

UV index

6.3 high

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

0.9mi round trip

Elevation gain

351ft

High point

9,689ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Happy Hour is a short, steep trail in Mt. Crested Butte connecting the Westside area near the Evolution Bike Park to the Upper Loop. The trail spans approximately 0.7 to 0.9 miles with an elevation gain of roughly 300 feet. It is rated as difficult for uphill hikers due to the steep grade, though it serves as an easy downhill route. The path is multi-use, sharing the trail with mountain bikers, so hikers should remain alert for traffic. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

351 ft

Avg grade

7%

Steepest

7%

High point

9,689 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead9,338 ft
2Viewpoint9,689 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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