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1.7 miles
Distance
264 ft
Climb
-484 ft
Descent
00:20:01
Avg time
-220 ft
Altitude change
9,031 ft
Altitude min
9,462 ft
Altitude max
9,251 ft
Altitude start
9,032 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
3,186 ft
Distance climb
3,976 ft
Distance down
1,677 ft
Distance flat
00:20:01
Avg time

Upper Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crested Butte Town Trails
    Crested Butte, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #180155 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29367 in Trail Running
    • #80681 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A fairly technical rocky ascent with several very punchy segments. However you will be rewarded with a smooth steep finish down to Brush Creek Road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
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  • 28 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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        Directions to upper-upper-446750 trailhead (38.868150, -106.942380)

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        5.0 47 miles 7,094 ft 19 Loop
        A great loop encompassing some of the best singletrack in the Butte, leaving right from town. It is a...
        47 miles 6,693 ft 17 Loop
        Similar to round the Butte doing big loop 1st
        36 miles 5,212 ft 11 Loop
        this is close to what the old fat tire 40 bike race was.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Upper

        Where is Upper Upper located?
        Upper Upper 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 38.86815, -106.94238.
        How hard is Upper Upper?
        Upper Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Upper?
        Upper Upper has 264 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 484 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,031 ft to 9,462 ft.
        How long is Upper Upper?
        Upper Upper is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Upper Upper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Upper Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Upper are:
        • September (7 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
        • October (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Upper Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Upper Upper?
        The estimated time to ride Upper Upper is approximately 20 minutes. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Upper Upper?
        Upper Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 699 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 746 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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