(25 votes, avg: 9.48 out of 10)
Loading...Connects: Highway 133 (West Elk Loop Scenic Byway), Crystal Valley Trail, Redstone (7,200 ft), Marble (8,000 ft), McClure Pass (8,755 ft), Kebler Pass (10,007 ft)
View of Mt. Sopris along the Crystal Valley Trail
Carbondale, CO – Hard – 74 Miles – Hike, Run, Mountain Bike, Horseback Ride, Dog Friendly – Paved/Dirt
The trail from Carbondale to Crested Butte, also called the C-CBT, is a proposed 74-mile trail over McClure Pass (8,755 ft) and Kebler Pass (10,007 ft).
News about traveling from Carbondale to Crested Butte can be found at:
Aspen Journalism (May 17, 2018) – Crystal Valley Trail would be built in phases
Aspen Daily News (March 10, 2018) – Proposed trail plan to link Carbondale, Crested Butte is released
The Aspen Times (September 11, 2017) – Cool technology gives public opportunity to help design segment of Carbondale to Crested Butte trail
The Aspen Times (August 26, 2017) – Another chapter unfolding in Crystal Valley’s fascinating transit history
Aspen Daily News (August 25, 2017) – ‘Beautiful’ state trails program requires plenty of tough calls
Aspen Daily News (August 23, 2017) – Fascination with Crystal Valley history led to Ute trail connection
The Aspen Times (July 11, 2017) – Wilderness Workshop wildlife study: Crystal Valley Trail alignment should be ‘no-brainer’
The Aspen Times (March 24, 2017) – Ute trail connected Crested Butte to Crystal Valley 145 years ago
The Aspen Times (September 2, 2016) – Carbondale to Crested Butte trail closer to reality
The Aspen Times (January 22, 2016) – Governor boosts 74-mile Carbondale to Crested Butte trail
More information can be found at:
Pitkin County Open Space and Trails – Carbondale to Crested Butte Trail Planning
