Crested Butte Detailed Descriptions, Maps, and Current Status

Updated Monday July 5, 2010

Near Town

Rides that are easily accessible from the Towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. These are generally shorter and technically less difficult than more outlying rides.
CBMR Mountain Trails Good to Go
Lower Loop Good to Go
Snodgrass
Conditions: YES, Snodgrass is OPEN. On Sunday, May 23rd @ 1:00p.m. the Allen Family Opened the section of trail on Snodgrass Mtn that is on their property. On Saturday the 22nd a couple volunteers worked drainage, cleared fallen branches and hand cut 6 large aspen tree's(with the help of a trail poacher) that had fallen across the trail. There is snow in the ususal spots for a May opening, which will require hiking through it a few feet (wearing socks is recommended) and a little moisture in a couple areas on the trail from higher snow still melting. But over all the trail is dry and ready for recreation of all sorts. BTW, this section on the Allen parcel opened on May 21st last year and closed on August 23rd. The opening and closing are fairly consistent year after year, so bare this in mind in the 3rd week of August when it again closes.

For those who realize how special it is to be able to access this private property and are so inclined to take a few minutes and "thank" the Allens, their address is:
Allens
1897 County Rd. 8
Gunnison, Colorado 81230

Cyclists, please yield to the horseback riders on the Mt. CB side of this trail. Dismount and ask the wrangler how to proceed. Do not SPOOK the horses by riding by too fast or too close. Yelling "giddy up" should be avoided at all cost's for obvious reasons.

Thanks to the Allen Family for use of this trail on their property!		 Good to Go
Upper Loop / Tony’s Trail / Whetstone Vista Good to Go

Brush Creek Area

Rides in the Brush Creek area, 2-3 miles South and East of the Town of Crested Butte.
Deer Creek
Conditions: Word has it that this trail is open. I talked with someone who rode it from Gothic as an out and back. He said he saw folks coming through from the Brush Creek direction. I am sure there is mud and snow in the trees in the shady areas. 05-30-10		 Good to Go
Farris Creek / 402
Conditions: Farris Creek road access is closed. Access this route via the Canal Trail and Strand Bonus.		 Good to Go
Strand Hill
Conditions: Farris Creek Road is closed. Access this route via the Canal Trail and Strand Bonus.		 Good to Go
Teocalli Ridge Good to Go

Cement Creek Area

Rides in the Cement Creek drainage East of Crested Butte South.
Reno / Flag/ Bear / Deadman’s Gulch Good to Go
Reno Ridge & Deadman’s Gulch Good to Go
Trail #409
Conditions: Lots of downed trees		 Good to Go
Walrod Cutoff / Trail #418 Good to Go
Trail #412, #405.2a, #405 and #409 1/2
Conditions: Parts of this route are dry...others still have snow.6-21-10

The map in this illustration has the old forest service numbers, look at another more recent map for an update.		 Not Recommended

Kebler Pass Area

Rides near Kebler Pass, West of the Town of Crested Butte.
Kebler Pass Wagon Road
Conditions: The eastern portion of the trail, closest to the Town of CB is great. The next parts are damp and with the warm weather will dry our soon. Our Pres John Chandler rode it on 6-21-10 and this is what he had to say" The Wagon trail we built last year and the year before for the overnights, its like it never happened in a lot of places. Last years spot is bone dry, two years ago section is quite muddy, but they need to be hit hard, like real hard, like monster truck rally hard. The trail is completely grown over in several spots. Please all tell your friends to tell their friends to go and ride this track to make it exist before its too late."		 Good to Go
The Dyke Trail
Conditions: Our Pres John Chandler road it on June 21st...this is what he had to say, " It was in great shape and fun to ride, the climbs were like they were paved. However, all the little creek crossings were very muddy. On the downhills there were several down trees per section, especially the long descent at the end, some small, some huge. The downhills were full of sketchy branches and such just waiting to get in your wheel or in our case break your derailleur. Then there were plenty of trees and branches leaning into the trail waiting to joust you with a vengeance as in my case. Great fun but a wild ride right now"

Ride from town using the Kebler Wagon Road.		 Good to Go

Taylor Canyon Area

This area lies 10-20 miles South and East of Crested Butte.
Doctor Park Good to Go

Gothic Area

Rides in the area of Gothic, 5 miles North of Mt. Crested Butte. Some rides like 403 start from the next drainage to the West.
Trail #401 Good to Go
Trail #403
Conditions: Small piles of snow still left.		 Good to Go