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1.2 miles
Distance
224 ft
Climb
-85 ft
Descent
00:17:29
Avg time
139 ft
Altitude change
8,957 ft
Altitude min
9,177 ft
Altitude max
8,961 ft
Altitude start
9,101 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-41.6%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
3,566 ft
Distance climb
1,299 ft
Distance down
1,634 ft
Distance flat
00:17:29
Avg time

GB Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crested Butte Town Trails
    Crested Butte, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109761 in Trail Running
    • #123034 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #985 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,115 in Trail Running
    • #3,540 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

GB Loop is a 1 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Crested Butte Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 229 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Sep 11, 2025 @ 8:19pm
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      0:10 | 8 | Sep 11, 2025 , Crested Butte
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      0:17 | 8 | Sep 11, 2025 , Crested Butte

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      Trail Products

      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      nonfatlatta
      Should be a blue. Way better to ride it clockwise.
      sydwhit
      Certainly not a black. Maybe a true blue. Just a way to add more of a climb.
      dhfox322
      Fun trail. Nicely designed for good flow. No more than a "blue" intermediate trail through, definitely not black diamond difficulty.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is GB Loop located?
      GB Loop is located in Crested Butte Town Trails, Crested Butte, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Crested Butte Town Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.90726, -107.02753.
      ▼ How hard is GB Loop?
      GB Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for GB Loop?
      GB Loop has 224 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,957 ft to 9,177 ft.
      ▼ Is GB Loop a point to point trail?
      GB Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is GB Loop?
      GB Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on GB Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on GB Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access GB Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to GB Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride GB Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride GB Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is GB Loop?
      GB Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,237 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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