Join ranch guests for a sweet summer tradition at Harmel’s Resort. The Guest Ice Cream Social is a relaxed gathering along the river where families and friends can enjoy delicious ice cream, connect with other ranch guests, and soak in the beauty of the Gunnison Valley. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind after a day…
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Trail 403 — Moderate, 3 miles roundtrip Starting high in Washington Gulch, this trail shows how easy it can be to get high above the East River Valley, surrounded by beautiful alpine views. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as…
Meet at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Mill Creek — Moderate, 5 – 6 miles roundtrip; bring water shoes! An ‘ooh-aah’ walk past remarkable rock walls and spires, into the West Elk Wilderness. All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, rain-gear, sunscreen, lunch,…
Meets at Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA Walrod Gulch — Moderate, 4 – 5 miles roundtrip This popular trail goes up a scenic valley, along a creek, steadily climbing toward close-up views of Double Top Mountain and nearby Cement Mountain. Flowers abound. All hikes require suitable capability and…
Join us for an educational session on conserving water through efficient home irrigation and how it impacts weed growth in your yard. Then, take part in a guided walk to identify and pull common weeds, and wrap up the morning with a free lunch and chances to win local gift cards! RSVP is required and…
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…