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.

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Lakes in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on July 13, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot Colorado day than a dip in an alpine lake or a day at the reservoir. Luckily, there’s plenty of water for recreation in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Whether you...

Things to Do in Almont

Written on June 26, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Almont, Colorado is located between Gunnison and Crested Butte on Hwy 135. From Almont, you can access many of the things to do that Colorado is known for. This small town is a paradise for hunters...

Best Places to Take Photos in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on May 31, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Beautiful mountain scenery is a huge draw for visiting Colorado. Many people reach for a phone or camera to take photos of the scene. With over two million acres of public lands, Gunnison and Crested...

A man mountain bikes over rocks at sunrise at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, Colorado.

Spring 2023 trail openings in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on May 16, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship.

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 and updates for the...

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Spring Hikes in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on April 27, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Visit.

After a snowy winter, we’re ready to hit the trails. Spring hiking in Colorado varies year by year. Trails might not melt out until later in spring or even early summer. This depends on how much snow...

Gravel biking south of Gunnison, Colorado.

Spring activities in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on March 30, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Visit.

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 in Gunnison and Crested...