Crested Butte

Continuation of “Backpacking in the Fossil Ridge Wilderness“….. I awoke with the first light that struck through the walls of

I’ve been itching to get on a backpacking trip this summer. But, it’s proved difficult with rainy weather, visiting friends

Crested Butte is one of the most scenic places on Earth. And one of the best ways to really enjoy the scenery is by hiking. Crested Butte is home to a number of scenic alpine hikes – meaning hikes that take you into the alpine, usually above treeline. However, alpine can also mean areas that might be below treeline, but just don’t have a lot of trees. Alpine hikes could take you to the tops of peaks, follow ridges, or even to a scenic overlook on a pass. Described below are 7 of the best scenic alpine hikes in Crested Butte.

I’ve envisioned this hike for a couple of years now – linking Horse Ranch to Swampy Pass trailhead via the

Crested Butte is a hiking mecca. But, some of the best hikes have good end destinations, like a lake. Who

I’ve done all parts of this loop before, but never the whole thing. With my dad in town, I put