{"id":416679,"date":"2015-09-26T19:26:22","date_gmt":"2015-09-27T01:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/?p=416679"},"modified":"2015-09-26T19:26:22","modified_gmt":"2015-09-27T01:26:22","slug":"crested-butte-fall-riding-stoke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/crested-butte-fall-riding-stoke\/","title":{"rendered":"Crested Butte Fall Riding Stoke"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Crested Butte is a top destination for mountain biking and fall is usually one of the most scenic times.  As the fall hues take over the scene, aspen leaves drop on trails, and we get giddy with leafy-faceshots.  The riding has been good this fall, and the scenery even more-so.  So, here&#8217;s some Crested Butte fall riding stoke to tease your appetite.<\/p>\n<h2>Strand<\/h2>\n<p>Strand is peaking right now.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/strandtrail.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Climbing Strand Hill\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The views from the top of Strand trail are always amazing.  But, the golden leaves make it even more special.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/TopOfStrand.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" alt=\"Scene from top of Strand Hill\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/TopOfStrand2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Scene from top of Strand Hill\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So much color.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/StrandTrail2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Fall mountain biking on Strand in Crested Butte.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more READ MORE!--><\/p>\n<p>Leaves.  So many leaves!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/TrailOfLeaves.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"C\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Trees! Beautiful trees!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/TopsOfTrees.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Fall colors in Crested Butte.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ben McShan enjoying fantastic fall riding on Strand.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/BenStrand2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Fall mountain biking on Strand in Crested Butte.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/BenStrand3.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Fall mountain biking on Strand in Crested Butte.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/BenStrand4.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"625\" alt=\"Fall mountain biking on Strand in Crested Butte.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/index.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"553\" alt=\"Fall mountain biking on Strand in Crested Butte.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of me from Ben.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/BritStrand1.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" alt=\"Fall mountain biking on Strand in Crested Butte.\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Ferris Creek<\/h2>\n<p>Another fall-color go-to, Ferris Creek is riding sweet right now. Kristi at the start.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/Ferris.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Mountain biking on Ferris Creek trail near Crested Butte\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/Ferris2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Mountain biking on Ferris Creek trail near Crested Butte\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/Ferris3.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Mountain biking on Ferris Creek trail near Crested Butte\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/Ferris4.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Mountain biking on Ferris Creek trail near Crested Butte\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fall hues everywhere the eye could see!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/Ferris5.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"490\" alt=\"Mountain biking on Ferris Creek trail near Crested Butte\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/Ferris6.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"m\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/Ferris7.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Mountain biking on Ferris Creek trail near Crested Butte\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Crested Butte Mountain Resort<\/h2>\n<p>When we need a lunch break ride or after work ride, we head to the ski area.  We love the trails, and the fall colors are spectacular there too!<\/p>\n<p>Me enjoying the golden canopy.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/BritBike.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Mountain biking Crested Butte Mountain Resort\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alex and Mike ride into the sunset.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/MikeAlexRidingSkiArea.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" alt=\"Mountain biking at Crested Butte Mountain Resort\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We love the downhill trails too.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/BritCBMR.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"606\" alt=\"Mountain biking on Crested Butte Mountain Resort\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Frank.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/frankbike2.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"681\" alt=\"Mountain biking on Crested Butte Mountain Resort\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/BestPhoto_20150915_121850_2_picmonkeyed.jpg\" width=\"645\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Mountain biking Crested Butte Mountain Resort\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s no longer summer, but earlier this month, this little guy tried to go out with a big hoorah!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/14erskiers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/septembermountainbiking2015\/bikewithflower.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"587\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fall is here. Winter is coming.  But, be sure to get out and enjoy the perfect fall we&#8217;ve been having NOW.  Because, before you know it, those colorful leaves will all be gone!<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.avantlink.com\/link.php?ml=455318&amp;p=23393&amp;pw=29053\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crested Butte is a top destination for mountain biking and fall is usually one of the most scenic times. 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