13.6 miles
Distance
2,283 ft
Climb
-2,265 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
18 ft
Altitude change
9,583 ft
Altitude min
9,583 ft
Altitude start
9,603 ft
Altitude end
-35.9%
Grade max
50.5%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Trail Riders 401 trail is Crested Butte's most famous trail for good reason. Lots of intermediate mountain bikers can be found spinning their way up to behold shoulder high flowers, fast single track, and heavenly views of Mount Crested Butte. Take your time, drink lots of water, and bring some sort of camera. It gets an intermediate plus rating due to the steep, but nontechnical climbing involved on 401, especially at the beginning.

Detailed Description
Trail 401 Loop is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near Crested Butte Colorado. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 2,283 ft with a max elevation of 11,349 ft then descends -2,265 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    14 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 3 min
  • Altitude change
    18 ft
  • Altitude min
    9,583 ft
  • Altitude start
    9,583 ft
  • Altitude end
    9,603 ft
  • Climb
    2,283 ft
  • Descent
    -2,265 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.9%
  • Grade min
    50.5%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
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  • Bike type
    AM
  • Ridelogs
    10

Directions

  1. Bike north on Schofield Pass Rd..
  2. Continue for 8 kilometers.
  3. Bike north on Schofield Pass Rd..
  4. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  5. Bike southeast on Trail 401.
  6. Continue for 7 kilometers.
  7. Bike east on Trail 401.
  8. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  9. Bike south on Trail 401.
  10. Continue for 60 meters.
  11. Turn right onto Gothic Bypass Road.
  12. Continue for 800 meters.
Avg: 4 (2 votes)
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    Trail 401
    Jun 28, 2026 @ 7:22am (America/Denver)
    Jun 28, 2026
    Rode on June 23, 2026. Very dry. No snow. No downed trees. Near the start of the descent, in one of the ravines there's a section that is washed out and gravely and 4ft almost vertical. Had to hop off, push the bike up and climb up. Other than that the trail was amazing! Enjoy!
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