(Easy, 6 miles roundtrip) The importance of HCCA’s work to prevent a mine on Red Lady is exemplified by a hike in Carbon Creek, a once-proposed site for toxic mine waste storage. This beautiful valley would never be the same again—see it for yourself! All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water,…
(Moderate, 8 miles roundtrip; bring water shoes) Venture into the West Elk Wilderness, via Swampy Pass trail, through areas proposed for wilderness designation by the Gunnison Public Lands Initiative and GORP Act. Views of the extremely photogenic Castles are our reward, along with an overview of the 2023 Lowline Fire area. All hikes require suitable…
(Moderate, 7 mile loop; bring water shoes) Accessible due to the generosity of a local rancher, this hike goes through a beautiful valley, over a low pass with views of Teocalli Mountain, and down toward Brush Ck. and the road home. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, rain-gear, sunscreen,…
(Easy, 4 miles round trip; bring water shoes) This easy hike to the open expanse of Union Park passes by remnants of gold mining in Lottis Creek. Local efforts, HCCA’s included, have successfully kept the park from being inundated for trans-mountain diversions to the Front Range. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well…
Join us 6/23 at Rainbow Park to celebrate the 4th Annual Crested Butte Juneteenth Celebration with food from Plantain Tree, live music, facepainting, and more!
This horseback ride from Fantasy Ranch, located at Mt. Crested Butte has a little bit of everything you look for on a mountain trailride. Heading up Snodgrass Mountain, we ride through wildflower fields, cross streams, pass beaver ponds and wind though aspen groves while climbing the mountain. This horseback ride from Fantasy Ranch, located at…
Join Harmels on the Taylor and CB Power Yoga to practice yoga on the banks of the Taylor River. Bring your own mat, hat, towel and sunscreen. This event is free and open to the public!
The Original Growler is a legendary endurance mountain bike race held each year in Gunnison, Colorado, featuring challenging singletrack and rugged terrain at Hartman Rocks. Known for its grassroots spirit and strong community support, the event brings riders together for a true test of stamina, skill, and perseverance while raising funds for local trail building…
Join Gunnison Trails and celebrate the beginning of summer with live music, food nd frinks on May 25th and 26th from 12:00 pm to :00 pm at IOOF Park. Live music by Coal Creek Connection on Saturday and Ronnie and the Redwoods on Sunday. Food and drinks provided by High Alpine Brewing, Sherpa Cafe, Logs…
The annual Outdoor Expo & Fishing Derby is brought to you by the Gunnison Parks and Recreation Department along with many local businesses and organizations including; US Forest Service, BLM, Colorado Department of Wildlife, West Elk Archers, US National Park Service, Gene Taylors, Amerigas, Elk Creek Marina, Berfields, Three Rivers Resort, and many more. This…