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Hiking · Crested Butte, CO

Upper Westside

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

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 22 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

69°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 69°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.5 high

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

1mi round trip

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

8,940ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Upper Westside trail is a difficult 1-mile hike located near Crested Butte, Colorado. The route connects to the Up and Away trail at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, utilizing the resort's lift-served trail network. The path begins as a smooth singletrack that serves as a primary climbing route for mountain bikers and functions as a two-way path for hikers. The trail gains approximately 420 feet of elevation, reaching a summit elevation of 10,339 feet. It typically takes about 40 minutes to complete. The terrain is steep and rocky, with potential snow and ice during winter months. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is accessible year-round, from January to December.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

0%

Steepest

0%

High point

8,940 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead8,937 ft
2Viewpoint8,940 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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