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.
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 – Road Construction Info and Emergency Notifications
Play it safe by researching your destination before you hit the road. Check out current road conditions, fire info, winter advisories, Covid-19 data and other emergency resources here.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO GUNNISON CRESTED BUTTE – HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND MORE
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.
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Move to Designated Camping in Crested Butte is Complete
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 designated camping […] -
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Who is the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association?
Written by Dave Ochs, Crested Butte Mountain Biking Association executive director Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association (CBMBA) was established in 1983 in Gunnison Valley, Colorado, and is the oldest mountain […] -
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Hartman Rocks Opens for 2022 Season
Gunnison Trails announced on April 4 that Hartman Rocks is open to mountain bikers for the 2022 season. Their caption on Instagram read: “Trails and roads north of Powerline Road […] -
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Written by Brandon Diamond, Gunnison area wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife Public Lands in Crested Butte and Gunnison My relationship with Gunnison and Crested Butte began in earnest […] -
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Winter Trails Etiquette in Crested Butte and Gunnison
Gunnison Valley is truly a year-round destination. No matter the season, there are ways to get outside and enjoy the 1200+ miles of trails in Crested READ MORE -
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Thank you to the Gunnison and Crested Butte trails organizations
Gunnison Trails and Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association (CBMBA) have worked hard all summer to build and maintain hundreds of miles of trails across the Gunnison Valley.
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