DESCRIPTION

Ride the Lower Loop Trail! A popular hiking and biking trail accessible from the 4-way in downtown Crested Butte. Ride this beautiful trail section to gain spectacular views of Crested Buttes stunning mountainous scenery including sections that ride along the Slate River.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

On Own - Can take the Town Bus to the 4-way in Mt. Crested Butte

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

• Beginner
• You will find the trail narrows to a single file at times and at other times it is as wide as service road.
• The terrain is mostly hard packed dirt.
• The trail distance is approximately 5.0-8.0 miles depending on what route you take to the trailhead.
• The expected elevation gain is 640 feet.
• This trail area is pretty exposed, so make sure to have sun and weather protection.

What to bring:

• Personal or Rented Mountain Bike and Associated Equipment.
• Bike rentals are available inside of the Elevations Hotel at a concessionar called Butte & Co. https://www.crestedbutteskirentals.com/bike-rentals/. Reserve your gear in advance online and save up to 20%.