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.

Easy Gravel Rides in Gunnison

Written on August 12, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit. Leave a Comment

If you’re just getting into gravel biking, you might be looking for some easy gravel rides in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Gravel biking is gaining popularity all over Colorado, and Gunnison has thousands...

A mountain biker rides Doctor Park trail.

Trip Itinerary: A Weekend of Mountain Biking in Crested Butte

Written on July 18, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit. Leave a Comment

Heading to Gunnison Valley for the weekend? We’ve put together a trip itinerary for two days of activities and amenities in Gunnison and Crested Butte—some of Colorado’s coolest mountain towns. Mountain...

Summer Trails Etiquette in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on July 18, 2022. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Summer, Visit. Leave a Comment

Summer in Colorado is full of opportunities for adventures out on the trails. There are 1200+ miles of trails and over two million acres of public lands in Gunnison and Crested Butte. You can mountain...

Mountain bikers on Canyon Creek trail in fall.

Three awesome Gunnison MTB trails you’ve never heard of

Written on July 1, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit. Leave a Comment

If you’re planning a summer mountain biking trip to Gunnison, Colorado, you probably already know about the legendary cross-country trails at Hartman Rocks. Hartman’s has many popular trails, but there...

Move to Designated Camping in Crested Butte is Complete

Written on June 29, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit. Leave a Comment

The Forest Service, the Gunnison County Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (STOR) Committee and the Crested Butte Conservation Corps (CBCC) have now completed the years-long transition to vehicle-access...

2023 Fourth of July Celebrations in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on June 28, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July 2023 in Gunnison and Crested Butte! There will be fireworks, concerts, parades, kids activities and more. Check out the list below to learn more...