Crested Butte, nestled in the Colorado Rockies, is a popular ski destination in the winter and hiking mecca for the rest of the year. They are a perfect location for center-based DIY walking holidays and this site provides details about the trails, lodging, transportation and dining. You will need a car to get here but most likely won’t need it during the trip (depending on where you stay and how much walking you want to do).
Review of Crested Butte Travel Site
Elk Lodge and Nordic Inn are just a sampling of accommodations in Crested Butte that cater to active travelers. They can assist with booking multi-sport activities, trail suggestions and finding shuttles. Or stay at Purple Mountain Bed and Breakfast for a more intimate experience with great breakfasts and complementary townie bikes.
Things to like about Crested Butte
- They have an 11 mile trail connecting Crested Butte to Aspen, so it makes for great inn to inn hiking (rare in the US)
- Not as touristy or overcrowded as other popular spots in Colorado
Route Types
- Inn to inn hiking
- Center-based hiking
- Trekking
Destinations include
- United States (Colorado)
Great choice for
Anyone wanting center-based hiking in the Rocky Mountains or who wants to try inn to inn hiking for just one night
