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Fall Hiking · Crested Butte, CO

Woods Walk Trail Head

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 23 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

49°

Smoky

Feels like 49°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0.3 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

9,022ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

The Woods Walk Trail Head in Crested Butte, Colorado, serves as a moderate hiking destination located approximately 9,022 feet in elevation. Situated just west of town along Kebler Pass Road (formerly Whiterock Ave), the trailhead offers accessible parking and restrooms. The route traverses an aspen grove, providing golden foliage during the fall season from September through November. Hikers typically complete the outing in about two hours, navigating a dirt surface with an elevation range between 8,934 and 9,040 feet. The trail allows leashed dogs and bicycles, requiring users to yield appropriately. While no water source is available at the trailhead itself, the proximity to town allows for easy access to amenities. The area features views of Peanut Lake and Gothic Mountain, with wildflowers present in summer and aspens dominating the fall landscape.

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Steepest

High point

9,022 ft

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Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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