HCCA is partnering with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Gunnison Conservation District (GCD), and the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) to restore a degrading riparian system. The goal of this project is to restore a degrading and incising system along the confluence of Cebolla and Powderhorn…
(Moderate to Difficult, 5 mile 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. A new hike for HCCA, so explore with us! All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat,…
(Moderate, 6 mile roundtrip) The Almont Triangle is an area that is closed in winter for the sake of its wildlife, including elk and Gunnison sage-grouse. In summer, beautiful high meadows and views of the Gunnison Valley and Taylor Canyon. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, raingear, sunscreen, lunch,…
(Moderate, 5 mile roundtrip; bring water shoes) Waterfalls enhance this hike, which heads up an old mining road toward the former Augusta Mine. An incomparable setting, well-worth a little uphill effort. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, raingear, sunscreen, lunch, hiking boots and sense of adventure. All distances are…
(Moderate, 5 mile loop) An early season favorite. HCCA has recommended Cement Creek for guaranteed instream flows. After the uphill section and traverse, we’ll finish the hike along a stretch of creek to admire its rushing waters and importance in the ecosystem. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, raingear,…
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. Snodgrass Preserve — Easy – Moderate, 3 mile loop. A lovely…
Join HCCA and Goodday Bikeworks on this gravel bike tour of the Ohio Creek Valley! Along the way, we’ll visit and learn about HCCA’s wet meadow restoration sites, vital to the Gunnison Sage-Grouse. Meet at Murph’s Camp 4 at 8:30 AM to fuel up for the ride. We’ll briefly ride up Ohio Creek Road before…
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the CB Yoga Coop is excited to announce it’s second year of Yoga in the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 28 through September 27, 2023 from 12 pm – 1 pm at the Mountain Wedding Garden Pavilion for a FREE community yoga class! Some…
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte in partnership with the CB Yoga Coop is excited to announce it’s second year of Yoga in the Garden! Join us every Wednesday from June 28 through September 27, 2023 from 12 pm – 1 pm at the Mountain Wedding Garden Pavilion for a FREE community yoga class! Some…
Join the Town of Mount Crested Butte for the 3rd season of an hour of free yoga at Ted Scheske Park with instructors from CB Yoga Coop. Classes are in the beginner to intermediate range. Supplies are limited so please bring your own mats and reuseable water bottle if you have them! Sponsored by Town…