Resources for Colorado travelers
Looking for a campsite? Wondering if campfires are allowed? In search of a bathroom? Need general travel tips? This resource guide for Colorado travelers contains the answers to all these questions and more to help you prepare for your visit.
GUNNISON VALLEY TRAILS ORGANIZATIONS
The incredible trails organizations in Gunnison and Crested Butte maintain hundreds of miles of trails that allow everyone to access millions of acres of public lands across the Gunnison Valley. If you enjoy your time spent on the trails here, please consider donating or volunteering to the organizations that made them possible. Watch the videos to learn more about each group of hardworking folks who make the Gunnison Valley a fun, beautiful and sustainable place to recreate!
TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY – Stay off closed trails
The best part of the Gunnison Valley is how wild it is. Let’s keep it that way! Learn about seasonal trail closures and other ways to help keep the land pristine and healthy. We’ve also collected tips on how to practice Leave No Trace principles while exploring Gunnison Crested Butte and beyond.
TRAVEL ALERTS
Expecting to pass through road construction on your road trip to the Gunnison Valley? You’ll find information on the Little Blue Creek Canyon expansion project and the Highway 50 bridge closure here. Plus, check out current road conditions, wildfire info, winter advisories other emergency resources, too.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO GUNNISON CRESTED BUTTE
Make reservations at hotels and restaurants
Planning your trip ahead of time can help reduce headaches when you arrive. By making reservations and researching activities in advance, you’ll ensure a smooth and enjoyable vacation. Find information on lodging, things to do and more on our Trip Planning page.
More travel tips and inspiration
Here are some ideas to help you choose trails, find a place to stay, and book activities before you arrive.
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Hiking to Aspen from Crested Butte
The Crested Butte to Aspen hike via West Maroon Pass or East Maroon Pass is one of Colorado’s most scenic and renowned adventures. The Maroon-Bells Snowmass Wilderness Area provides stunning […] -
Underexposed: Gunnison, CO
Underexposed is a self-filmed and produced series by Pivot Cycles athlete Brice Shirbach dedicated to showcasing trail advocacy and stewardship while exploring a variety of trails in places that may […] -
Spring 2023 trail openings in Crested Butte and Gunnison
With record high snowfall for winter 2022-2023, many Colorado trails will open later than usual in spring and summer 2023. This page will be updated weekly with new trail openings […] -
Spring activities in Gunnison and Crested Butte
What is there to do in spring in Crested Butte and Gunnison? April, May and June in the Gunnison Valley bring warmer temperatures and melting snow. The best spring activities […] -
Animals and Birds of Gunnison, Colorado
This guide to the animals and birds of Gunnison, Colorado features some of the local ecosystem’s most beloved species, including the endangered Gunnison sage-grouse. If you enjoyed learning about the […] -
Bees and Butterflies of Gunnison, Colorado
This guide to the bees and butterflies of Gunnison, Colorado features some of this area’s most common insects, including vital pollinators. If you enjoyed learning about the insects of this […]
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