With big mountain views, wildflower-filled meadows, and one of the most iconic descents in Colorado, the 401 Trail is a ...

Much like the trail on the Aspen side beginning roughly 11 miles outside of town at the Bells, the trail ends on the Crested Butte side near Scofield Pass, which is 14 miles to town. I’ve heard of ...

Aspen and Crested Butte sit more than 100 miles apart by road. West Maroon Pass brings the towns much closer together and is considered a relatively accessible trail for fit hikers and backpackers.

The hikers were expected to be in Crested Butte by 1 p.m., but as of 7 p.m., their parents had not heard from them, a press release from the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office explains.

Most Aspen-to-Crested Butte hikers opt to follow the route over West Maroon Pass. It’s the shortest hiking option available — 11 miles in length between the two trailheads — and the most expeditious ...

Crested Butte Wildflower hike Author: Anne Herbst Published: 8:06 PM EDT July 15, 2016 Updated: 8:06 PM EDT July 15, 2016 ...

The remaining Pitkin County stretch of the Carbondale to Crested Butte plan includes runs from about the Carbondale/Crystal River KOA off Highway 133 to Redstone. “If we propose a trail, say ...

As the crow flies and the hiker walks, Aspen and Crested Butte are about 11 miles apart. But, those miles are across rugged mountain terrain, and it's a much longer trip via car-200 miles ...