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Hike Crested Butte to Aspen
Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:35 pm
Has anyone here hiked the Maroon Bells trail from CB to Aspen?
We have to be in Colorado Springs next year so we are considering this, since we will be out that way.
We have to be in Colorado Springs next year so we are considering this, since we will be out that way.
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Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:44 pm to roobedoo
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Crested Butte
Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:46 pm to roobedoo
There is a trail called the Grand Traverse that goes between the two towns. Its about 38 miles, I think, don't recall exactly. The first part of the trail (out of Crested) isn't marked great and crosses very close to private prop. You might run into a crazy arse woman with a gun if you get on her property. I don't know if she is still around.
Probably take you about 18-24 hrs of moving time if you are fit and move fast. Will need to camp unless you are familiar with running 50-100 mile ultras. Any reason you want to do this? There are many easier to access and less remote areas that are just as beautiful all over the place.
Probably take you about 18-24 hrs of moving time if you are fit and move fast. Will need to camp unless you are familiar with running 50-100 mile ultras. Any reason you want to do this? There are many easier to access and less remote areas that are just as beautiful all over the place.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:47 pm to roobedoo
Never did the hike but I've Jeeped all over that area especially around Crystal Mill. Would always hit up the BBQ place in Marble after a day on the trails.
This post was edited on 7/12/25 at 6:51 pm
Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:49 pm to rphtx
YouTube videos say it’s 11 miles.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:53 pm to roobedoo
How you planning to get back to CB? An out and back is going to take a lot of time.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:57 pm to patnuh
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YouTube videos say it’s 11 miles.
Dude said from CB to Aspen. Its 24 miles as the crow flies and 100+ miles to drive. There are many trails in that area. Hard to know what he's talking about..
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:15 pm to rphtx
It is an 11 mile hike from starting at Schofield Pass trailhead, just above Emerald Lake. You end up at the Maroon Bells trailhead where Highland buses run regularly to get you to town.
Definitely a logistics issue. May stay in Aspen two days to rest, then hike back.
Definitely a logistics issue. May stay in Aspen two days to rest, then hike back.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:18 pm to rphtx
You drive 45 minutes to start the hike from CB.
The hike is 11 miles I was not saying city hall to city hall.
The hike is 11 miles I was not saying city hall to city hall.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:19 pm to roobedoo
Aspen is way on the other side of the front range from Colorado Springs. Why not go to Garden of the Gods and Pike’s Peak instead?
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:20 pm to roobedoo
Rode my mountain bike to CB with a few guys I worked with in Aspen. Spent the night in CB and rode back the next day. I was acclimated to the altitude and was young and in great shape so it was no big deal. But that was 25 years ago
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:21 pm to Riverside
Did that 2 years ago. E-bikes through Garden of Gods, COG railway up to Pikes Peak.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:22 pm to Zappas Stache
I am so jealous of you people
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:26 pm to roobedoo
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Definitely a logistics issue. May stay in Aspen two days to rest, then hike back.
You can also hike Hanging Lake and spend a few days in Glenwood Springs. There's more to do in Glenwood than Aspen.
This post was edited on 7/12/25 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:29 pm to redstick13
I like the idea of a soak in the springs afterwards.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:31 pm to roobedoo
I did the Maroon Bells three pass loop. Camped 2 nights. Awesome country.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:32 pm to roobedoo
I'd recommend going to the amusement park on top the mountain. The swing over the canyon is a thrill. Rollercoaster as well.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 2:42 pm to redstick13
They have a pretty good fire rolling in the Gunnison right now called the South Rim Fire. It could get smoky depending on the wind. They had dry thunderstorms pass through the area a couple days ago that started a lot of new fires.
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