Fall Hiking · Crested Butte, CO

Lupine Trail Trailhead

moderate

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Aspen, 23 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

71°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 71°

Trailhead temp

66° est. at 9,229 ft

Storm chance

12% tonight

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

9,229ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

The Lupine Trail in Crested Butte offers a moderate, two-hour hike through the Slate River valley. The trailhead sits off Gothic Road and County Road 734, near Nicholson Lake. Parking is available at the Slate River Trailhead but can be restricted on Saddle Ridge Ranch Road and Gothic Road. The route runs as an out-and-back on a dirt two-track road, gaining approximately 400 feet of elevation to reach an altitude of about 9,230 feet. The trail stays on a private easement, requiring hikers to remain on the marked path. Fall conditions from September through November highlight aspen colors alongside mountain views of Mount Crested Butte and the town. The trail is open to dogs, bikes, and horses. It serves as a popular route for both hiking and mountain biking.

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Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

9,229 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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