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Green Lake Trail

Basics
Location:
Crested Butte
Length:
15 miles
Aerobic Difficulty:
Advanced
Time To Allow:
2+ hours
Elevation Change:
1800 feet
Season:
July-September

Description

The Green Lake Trail is the perfect trail for riders looking for a good climbing workout in the Crested Butte area. The Green Lake Trail winds steeply through thick forest, gaining 1800 vertical feet in just under 8 miles. This ride eventually ends up at Green Lake, namesake for the trail.

Riders will welcome the downhill portion of the Green Lake Trail, back down the way climbed up. The ride is fast and fun, though riders should keep aware for uphill travelers!

Details

Location:
Crested Butte
Length:
15 miles
Depends on aerobic fitness
Difficulty:
Steep climbing at elevation
Aerobic Difficulty:
Advanced
Time To Allow:
2+ hours
Depends on aerobic fitness
Trailhead Elevation:
High elevation riding
Elevation Change:
1800
Season:
July-September
Additional Details:

While riding any trail system, it is a great idea to include a repair kit and first aid kit. The Green Lake Trail is a multi-use trail and hikers, horseback riders and other trail users may be seen along the way. Please be considerate on the trails and understand right of way protocol. The Green Lake Trail is located in high elevation mountains and can experience sudden weather shifts, so riders should bring appropriate warm layers in anticipation of this.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

From Crested Butte, start at the Nordic Center on 2nd Street. Follow signs for Green Lake Trail.


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