Welcome to our beautiful vally where there are activities tailored for everyones needs. Here is a short list of things to do off the river in the area.
Camping - Most of the campgrounds are operational from Memorial Day through labor Day. After Labor Day, some amenities such as water and trash service are discontinued. View Camp Site Map >>
Mountain Biking - The Crested Butte area has some of the best mountain biking in the country. This isn’t happenstance. Many believe that true mountain biking really began in Crested Butte. The more you ride here, the more you realize why mountain biking endures here. View Trail Conditions >>
Hiking Trails - Surrounded by millions, yes millions, of acres of public land you can often hike right from your door. We recommend requesting a trail map before you visit, or just buy one when you get here in addition to talking with locals and or personnel at your lodging property to help steer you in the right direction. View Trail Options >>
Chairlift rides at Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Ride to the top! Hike to the peak on the Peak Trail. Rent a mountain bike at base area and ride the lift up and ride your bike down on the well maintained trails. View Site >>
Waunita
- WAUNITA HOT SPRINGS RANCH is a Western dude ranch for over 40
years, featuring trail rides, fishing, cookouts, swimming in our huge warm
pool, evening activities, great food & more! Contact them for reservations for pool use. View Site >>
Morrow Point Boat Tour - Passengers ride through the Black Canyon on a 42-passenger pontoon boat, accompanied by a National Park Ranger or volunteer to tell the story behind the scenery.
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4th of July Parade - Watch or particiapte in the Fourth of July Parade in Crested Butte, skip it if you don't want to get wet!
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West Elk Loop Scenic Drive - Drive the West Elk Loop and stop by some of the wineries in the Paonia area.
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Gunnison Valley Observatory - Gunnison Valley Observatory offers unprecedented public access to professional quality instruments and knowledge of astronomy. Fridays open to the public at 7pm.
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Free Live Music - Free live music - Mondays at 5:30pm join Alpenglow in Crested Butte
-Sundays at 7pm at Jorgenson Park in Gunnison
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Weekly Farmers Markets - Weekly Farmers Markets from 10-2 in Crested Butte on Sundays and 9:30 to 1:30 on Saturdays in Gunnison
-Sundays at 7pm at Jorgenson Park in Gunnison
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Chamber of Commerce - Stop by the Chamber of Commerce in Crested Butte or Gunnison for dozens more things to do in the Gunnison Country!
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