Hiking · Crested Butte, CO
Mt. Crested Butte
Before you go
Live · nearest station Gunnison, 20 miGood window today.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 55°
Wind
0 mph
Distance
7.08mi round trip
Elevation gain
2,310ft
High point
11,398ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Mt. Crested Butte is a 7.08-mile difficult hike located in Crested Butte, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The trail reaches an elevation of 11,398 feet and gains 3,680 feet of vertical. Hikers typically complete the route in about five hours. Access is via the Silver Queen lift from the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area, with parking available at the trailhead. No permit is required for day hiking. The primary season runs from late June through September, with wildflowers peaking in mid-July. High routes may hold snow into early summer. Dogs are allowed on leashes.
Trail profile
Gain
2,310 ft
Avg grade
6%
Steepest
18%
High point
11,398 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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