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  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Crested Butte and Gunnison
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“An ever-switchbacking trail ascending to an intersection with Silver Queen Road. ”

Tom Robson
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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Point to Point

10,105' 3,080 m

High

9,745' 2,970 m

Low

371' 113 m

Up

11' 3 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

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Description

From the end of Lower Westside, Middle Westside ascends lazily as it pops in and out of the trees on open meadows. This is one of my favorite trails heading up Mt. Crested Butte as it places you in one of the densest aspen groves on the mountain; it feels like you're in a fairytale!

After popping in and out of the trees a few more times, the trail terminates at Silver Queen Road.

Flora & Fauna

Aspens galore!

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

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Tom Robson
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#5

in Crested Butte Mountain…

#1,501

in Colorado

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Discrete Peak Series - Crested Butte
Aug 10, 2015 near Crested…, CO
The end of Middle Westside has some great cairns built up and A LOT of rocks.
Sep 17, 2015 near Crested…, CO
This aspen grove is like a fairytale...
Sep 17, 2015 near Crested…, CO

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