Gunnison Crested Butte Blog

On this page you'll find seasonal trip reports, travel tips and local stories from the Gunnison Valley. It’s a great place to learn more about our region of Colorado as well as to find inspiration for your next adventure.

Best Hikes to See Wildlife in the Gunnison Valley

Written on July 10, 2025. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Discover the best hikes to see wildlife in the Gunnison Valley. Thanks to millions of acres of public lands, wildlife is abundant in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Imagine rounding a bend on a hike to...

paintbrush wildflower hike crested butte

Trip Itinerary: Three Days of Hiking in the Gunnison Valley

Written on May 13, 2025. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

With 1,200+ miles of hiking trails, the Gunnison Valley offers many opportunities for day hikes—enjoy three days of exploring different trails from the comfort of your hotel or vacation rental and the...

Hartman Rocks Trail Running and Hiking Trails

Written on April 30, 2025. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Discover your new favorite trail run or rugged hike at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. This high-desert playground in Gunnison might be known for mountain biking, but it’s also an incredible setting...

Guided Hiking in the Gunnison Valley

Written on April 16, 2025. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Immerse yourself in the land and lore of Gunnison and Crested Butte through guided hiking in the Gunnison Valley. On this page, you’ll learn about guided hikes, ranger talks, photography workshops and...

10 Reasons to Hike in the Gunnison Valley

Written on March 31, 2025. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Discover 10 reasons to hike in the Gunnison Valley. This secluded corner of the state is 85% public land, providing ample trails to explore. Gunnison has exceptional high desert trails. Explore rugged...

The rim of a canyon in the fall. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is one of Colorado's least visited National Parks.

Things to do in western Gunnison County

Written on March 28, 2025. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Summer, Uncategorized, Visit, Winter.

A massive swath of public land covers the valley between the West Elk Mountains and the San Juan Mountains in western Gunnison County, Colorado. This lightly visited area is ripe for exploration via...