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1.4 miles
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-327 ft
Descent
00:09:18
Avg time
-304 ft
Altitude change
9,822 ft
Altitude min
10,138 ft
Altitude max
10,126 ft
Altitude start
9,823 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
968 ft
Distance climb
4,528 ft
Distance down
1,959 ft
Distance flat
00:09:18
Avg time

Painter Boy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park
    Crested Butte, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86172 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119124 in Trail Running
    • #94432 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Easy and smooth trail that traverses the mountain. At the top it winds through the aspen and is almost completely flat providing a nice drop in to Awakening and Teaser.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 43 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 205 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Painter Boy located?
      Painter Boy 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 38.90312, -106.94432.
      ▼ How hard is Painter Boy?
      Painter Boy is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Painter Boy?
      Painter Boy has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 327 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,822 ft to 10,138 ft.
      ▼ How long is Painter Boy?
      Painter Boy is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Painter Boy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Painter Boy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Painter Boy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Painter Boy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Painter Boy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Painter Boy. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Painter Boy?
      Painter Boy is a moderately popular trail. There have been 844 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 956 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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