Gunnison Crested Butte

Gunnison Crested Butte Official page of Gunnison Crested Butte — your local guide to Colorado’s wild side. Your adventure starts here — in the Gunnison Valley.
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Discover mountain adventure, vibrant culture, and authentic small-town charm in the heart of the Gunnison Valley. Discover the Gunnison Valley — where mountain adventure meets authentic Colorado charm. Enjoy unforgettable experiences year-round: festivals and live music, arts and culture, family fun, romantic getaways, and outdoor adventures for every season. Hike, bike, raft, horseback ride, fish

, or hunt in summer — then return in winter for world-class downhill skiing and snowboarding at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, or explore the valley’s scenic Nordic ski trails. Find cozy lodging in Crested Butte, Gunnison, Pitkin, Tincup, and Almont, and experience the warmth of our mountain communities, vibrant local flavors, and endless ways to connect with nature.

06/01/2026

Summer in Gunnison Crested Butte: Your Top 5 Questions Answered 👇

✈️How do I get there?

Fly right into the Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional (GUC) Airport with daily nonstop flights from Denver, Dallas, and Houston.

🏨Where should I stay?

Want to stay in the mountains by walkable restaurants, bike-able trails, live music, shops and an easy shuttle? Stay in Crested Butte or Mt Crested Butte.

Want to be in the south valley with walkable access to restaurants and shops + minutes away from the Blue Mesa? Check out Gunnison.

Looking to be close to the river for boating + fishing? Almont is the place for you.

Want a cozy, quiet summer escape in the mountains? Check out Pitkin!

🍹Are there local shops + restaurants?

It’s not just a ski town. The valley is in full swing during the summer months!
Shops + restaurants offer a huge variety of options for dining out + perusing local goods!

🚲What’s there to do?

What isn’t there to do? There are so many adventures steps away from your lodging here.
Hike or bike over 800 miles of singletrack in the valley with diverse terrain, epic views, and beautiful wildflowers.
Explore the water - paddleboard, boat or fish rivers, reservoirs + high alpine lakes.
Or stick to town! There is live music playing almost daily, art + food festivals, and so much fun!

🏔️What’s the vibe?

Adventurous, welcoming and laid back.

Start planning your summer adventure: https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/

05/28/2026

Floating the Slate River while you’re in Crested Butte has become a must on many visitors’ bucket lists! And this season it is ready to float sooner than usual! 🏄☀️

Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you choose to add it to your adventures:

Use only designated river access points to put in and take out on the river.
• Put-Ins: Slate River Boat Launch (Preferred through July 15), Oh Be Joyful Campground, Gunsight Bridge, River Flats
• Take Out: Slate River Boat Launch or Skyland Bridge

NOTES:

•There is a voluntary No Float period through July 15 to protect the great blue heron habitats along the upper slate river. The preferred put-in is at the designated downtown site on Pyramid Ave.
•Please do not use the rec path bridge.

🚗Carpool as parking is limited.

✌️Respect our neighbors by staying on your vessel.

🐶Leave your dog friends at home.

🤫Listen to nature’s sounds instead of amplified music. Keep in mind the upper Slate from Gunsight Bridge to Rec Path is a quiet float zone due to critical wildlife habitat.

📣Float in groups of 6 or fewer + leave space between groups when launching or let faster boaters through.

🚽Go before you float! Don’t use the river bank as a toilet + pack out all trash.

🤘Rent from one of the awesome SUP rentals in town!

⚠️Know the conditions before heading out. Check the water levels and float at your own risk.

Follow Crested Butte Land Trust for more info!

Gravel biking is more than just a hobby. It is a way to connect with other riders, to see the details of this incredible...
05/26/2026

Gravel biking is more than just a hobby. It is a way to connect with other riders, to see the details of this incredible valley, and it is accessible to riders of all levels! 🚲

Whether you’re heading out for a day-long loop in Crested Butte, biking from one of our mountain towns to another or just pedaling down the road with friends, gravel biking is an incredible way to move through the Gunnison Valley!

Find maps, routes, tips, and all the details on gravel biking here: https://bit.ly/3ISSh6l

05/25/2026

If you make it to one Colorado town this summer - make it Crested Butte. 🌿⛰️

The Gunnison Valley is packed with adventure: epic trails, legendary wildflowers, alpine lakes, and the kind of mountain town that feels straight out of a storybook.

Whether you’re here to explore or simply slow down and take it all in, Crested Butte delivers the full mountain summer experience.

Kebler Pass + Cottonwood Pass are both officially OPEN! 🍃Now there are more ways to get to the Gunnison Valley for the l...
05/22/2026

Kebler Pass + Cottonwood Pass are both officially OPEN! 🍃

Now there are more ways to get to the Gunnison Valley for the long weekend festivities!

⚠️ Spring conditions: expect muddy, wet, and possibly snowy conditions. Please drive carefully and be prepared.

📸 Kebler Pass is a scenic byway and we want everyone to be able to utilize it safely. DO NOT STOP in the middle of the road or on blind corners to take photos. Use one of the many pull-offs to capture the beauty of the area.

⛰️ On our side of the pass, County Road 12 drops into a small residential street and bus route with a 15 mph speed limit.

🚲 Share the road with bikers. And if you’re on the side of the road, make sure to keep dogs on a leash.

🐑 There may be livestock on the road and in the area. Use caution and DO NOT pick up or interact with livestock or guardian dogs.

05/20/2026

Summer is just around the corner, but there are so many great events still happening this spring in the Gunnison Valley!

Bike races and fishing tournaments; sidewalk sales and farmers markets; concerts and educational opportunities - you’ll find something fun throughout the rest of May!

Check our our event calendar: https://bit.ly/2JigTCL

05/18/2026

Spring in downtown Gunnison is arguably our favorite time of the year here! ☀️

The trails are riding great and the adventures are endless, but it’s the local businesses that really make it shine!

Art galleries, curated boutiques, bike shops full of knowledge, coffee spots fueling your mornings, restaurants serving every kind of craving, and live music drifting through town, it all adds to the magic of spring here.

What are some of your favorite local spots in town?

05/15/2026

As of May 15 ALL trails in Gunnison are open + ready to ride! 🎉

With two major trail systems to choose from, spring biking season is at its peak here in Gunnison! Whether you are on your mountain bike or your moto, have fun out there!

• Hartman Rocks Recreation Area is known for its desert terrain with rocky + technical cross country trails that can be looped together to make for some amazing rides for all levels!

• Signal Peak Recreational Trails are beginner-friendly and easy to access, running adjacent to the campus. These trails, open to non-motorized traffic, traverse rolling sagebrush hills + provide gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains.

All of these trails are built + maintained by our local nonprofit trail organizations Gunnison Trails 🚲 + Gunnison Valley O.H.V Alliance of Trailriders (The GOATs) 🏍️ so give them a follow and consider helping out by donating or volunteering if you love these trails!

Mountain Words Festival • Crested Butte, ColoradMay 21 - 24 • Center for the Arts Crested Butte 📚Whether you are a write...
05/13/2026

Mountain Words Festival • Crested Butte, Colorad
May 21 - 24 • Center for the Arts Crested Butte
📚
Whether you are a writer, an aspiring writer, or an avid reader, this literary festival has so much to offer right here in beautiful Crested Butte!! It includes workshops, readings, panel discussions and more with world-acclaimed authors + presenters from genres of all kinds.

Looking to pick up a book from some of the featured authors? Stop by on Elk Ave. Grab a coffee, find a new story to dive into, and get cozy here this spring in our beautiful mountain town.

Get a schedule of events, a list of authors, and more info: https://mtnwords.org/

📸: Nolan Blunck

Early wildflowers predicted this summer! 🪻Check out these new interactive maps developed by Rocky Mountain Biological La...
05/12/2026

Early wildflowers predicted this summer! 🪻
Check out these new interactive maps developed by Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory research scientist Ian Breckheimer, PhD!

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