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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Crested Butte and Gunnison
  5. Crested Butte Mountain Resort
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“A great multi-use trail for getting up or down the mountain. ”

Mikhaila Redovian
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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

Point to Point

9,693' 2,954 m

High

9,422' 2,872 m

Low

271' 83 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

This trail is the main climbing route from the base. From the top of this trail, you may access Columbine and Painter Boy.

Up and Away to Columbine is the preferred route to gain access to the top of the Gold Link/Prospect trails and the top of the Red Lady lift.

Mountain bikers frequent this trail, but are restricted to uphill travel only.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Nat. Forests

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Mikhaila Redovian
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 3 votes

#3

in Crested Butte Mountain Resort

#10601

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Trail Rankings

#3

in Crested Butte Mountain…

#866

in Colorado

#10,601

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Looking down at resort on hike up.
Jun 30, 2021 near Crested…, CO

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