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Run the Rustlers Gulch Trail in Mount Crested Butte., Colorado

Run the Rustlers Gulch Trail in Mount Crested Butte.

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This is a demanding run through the Colorado Rockies, moving from dark spruce-fir forest into open meadows that bloom with blue lupines and Indian paintbrush in wildflower season. Views open to cirques and jagged peaks, including Precarious Peak, before reaching the upper basin of Rustler's Gulch. The access road is steep and rocky, so a high-clearance 4x4 may be needed; otherwise park lower down and walk the extra mile.

Along the way

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Precarious PeakVisible from the route, along with expansive views of cirques and rugged peaks.
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Rustler's Gulch upper basinReached after the climb, with meadows of blue lupines and Indian paintbrush in wildflower season.

The route

Distance16.8 km
Running≈ 2 h 10
Cycling≈ 1 h 38
Climb↑ 583 m
RouteOut and back

A 16.8 km out-and-back route from Mount Crested Butte to run or cycle, with 583 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 583 m in total

Before you go

StartMount Crested Butte, ColoradoOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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