47.1 miles
Distance
7,094 ft
Climb
-7,093 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
A great loop encompassing some of the best singletrack in the Butte, leaving right from town. It is a decent day in the saddle but a rewarding one with options to extend /shorten the route. Lots of sun exposure so consider that in your ride plans and water needs.
Detailed Description
Round' the Butte is a 47 mile popular intermediate route located near Crested Butte Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 7,094 ft with a max elevation of 10,652 ft then descends -7,093 ft.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
More Stats for Round' the Butte mountain bike route
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Altitude min8,846 ft
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Altitude start8,902 ft
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Altitude end8,904 ft
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Grade max-48.7%
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Grade min42.7%
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Distance climb21 miles
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Distance down20 miles
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Distance flat6 miles
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Lupine Trail to Gunsight Trail near Crested Butte.
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