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4,695 ft
Distance
-482 ft
Descent
00:08:53
Avg time
-482 ft
Altitude change
9,671 ft
Altitude min
10,152 ft
Altitude max
10,152 ft
Altitude start
9,672 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
4,505 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:08:53
Avg time

Crusader Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park
    Crested Butte, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #129499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #309315 in Trail Running
    • #154257 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,682 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #6,830 in Trail Running
    • #4,779 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Crusader is a 4,695 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Crested Butte Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 9 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 37 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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      Directions to crusader trailhead (38.907610, -106.951770)
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      Cb Evolution bike park Crusader trail colorfest
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      2:19 | 241 | Oct 2, 2014 , Crested Butte
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      0:50 | 352 | Sep 23, 2014 , Crested Butte
      Crusader Cruisin'
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      2:11 | 221 | Aug 3, 2015 , Crested Butte

      Trail Products

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      1 Review & Comments

      boldskool boldskool
      Most of the jumps are impossible to clear because of flat grades with no speed. Bonner log drop at the bottom is the highlight of the trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crusader located?
      Crusader is located in Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park, Crested Butte, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.90761, -106.95177.
      ▼ How hard is Crusader?
      Crusader is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crusader?
      The trail has 482 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,671 ft to 10,152 ft.
      ▼ Is Crusader a point to point trail?
      Yes, Crusader is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crusader?
      Crusader is 4,695 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crusader?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crusader. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Crusader? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crusader are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crusader?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Crusader. The trail is 4,695 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crusader?
      Crusader is a moderately popular trail. There have been 265 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 280 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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