Oh-Be-Joyful — Moderate – Difficult, 8-10 miles round-trip Our hike founder, Don Baker, loved to hike Oh-Be-Joyful at the end of each season. We keep with tradition, and hike up this beautiful valley in the Raggeds Wilderness (that HCCA helped designate) to a lovely lunch spot with spectacular views. A perfect end to our 33rd…
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Hasley Basin — Difficult, 7 miles roundtrip In the renowned Maroon Bells Wilderness Area, Hasley Basin overlook, at 12,100 ft., presents high-elevation views that are second to none. The climb is well worth it. Group size is limited to 10 in…
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Rosebud Gulch — Moderate – Difficult, 7 miles roundtrip; bring water shoes! Beginning in beautiful Spring Creek valley, this hike leads to expansive views of the southern reaches of Gunnison County and beyond. Unique flowers and remnants of a historic log…
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Lost Lake Loop — Moderate, 3 mile loop Beyond the Lost Lake campground lie Dollar Lake and Lost Lake, along a well-worn hiking trail that loops below E. Beckwith Mountain, with views of the Raggeds Wilderness. All hikes require suitable capability…
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Red Mountain — Very Difficult, 5 miles roundtrip Not to be confused with Red Lady, Red Mtn. is on private property, and we will have access to this lush piece of paradise thanks to generous homeowners. This is no walk in…
Snodgrass Preserve — Easy – Moderate, 3 mile loop. A lovely jaunt through an area replete with wetlands and into the aspen trees, with views of Crested Butte Mountain and beyond. All is protected for posterity in a conservation easement that HCCA helped create, nestled in Forest Service lands. All hikes require suitable capability and…
Registration is now open for the 2026 Low-Cost Blood Testing events!! Register online at: www.gunnisonvalleyhealth.org/events/wellness-events/ or by calling 1-800-217-5866 The call center is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have problems with online registration, please contact the call center for assistance.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Low-Cost Blood Testing events!! Register online at: www.gunnisonvalleyhealth.org/events/wellness-events/ or by calling 1-800-217-5866 The call center is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have problems with online registration, please contact the call center for assistance.
Want to know more about nature right in Gunnison’s backyard? Flora, fauna, geology, water, you name it: our trusty Visitor Information Specialist Melanie can enlighten you while on an interpretive hike in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is considered moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 3…
Want to know more about nature right in Gunnison’s backyard? Flora, fauna, geology, water, you name it: our trusty Visitor Information Specialist Melanie can enlighten you while on an interpretive hike in the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. The fun, fact-filled nature hike is considered moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 3…