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Crested Butte Town Trails

Mountain bike trail conditions · Crested Butte, CO 38.893° N  107.007° W   8,974 FT Verified

PRIME: Rideable now

Thu 24 Conditions turn Caution.

Recent rain
0.1″ of rain, 2d ago
Today
60°Fpartly cloudy
  • Thu 9/10, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Fri 9/11, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sat 9/12, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Sun 9/13, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/14, 1.14 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then STAY OFF then CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Tue 9/15, 0.10 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Wed 9/16, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Thu 9/17, 0.06 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Fri 9/18, 0.07 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION then PRIME
  • Sat 9/19, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Today, Sun 9/20, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Mon 9/21, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Tue 9/22, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Wed 9/23, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: PRIME
  • Thu 9/24, 0.41 inches of rain, modeled conditions: PRIME then CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Fri 9/25, no measurable rain, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window

Updated Sep 20, 2026, 13:16 UTC. Modeled hourly. Verdict last changed: Sep 15. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

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Is Crested Butte Town Trails rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is PRIME, rideable now. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

CHANGED
Mon 142pm
Dried back to CAUTION.
Mon 1411am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to CAUTION.
Mon 1410am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Crested Butte Town Trails has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days, and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Crested Butte Town Trails

Crested Butte Town Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Crested Butte, CO. The soil is gravelly loam and drains fast. The terrain averages a 5.7° slope at 8,974 ft and mainly faces ENE. Its rolling slopes drain steadily. Trails here include Woods Walk, Lupine Trail and Upper Lower.

How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly loam

About 28% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.

CanopyPartial 46%

A mix of sun and shade. Conditions vary across the network, with open sections drying faster than covered ones.

TerrainModerate

Terrain here drains at a moderate pace. It neither sheds nor holds water strongly.

FAQ

Can you ride Crested Butte Town Trails right now?

The current estimate for Crested Butte Town Trails is PRIME: rideable now. Rain returns in ~4 days. 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

Is Crested Butte Town Trails muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (PRIME). 0.1″ of rain, 2d ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Crested Butte Town Trails?

Crested Butte Town Trails sits on gravelly loam soil that drains fast. About 28% of this ground is rock fragments, so water runs through it faster than the soil type alone suggests. It dries quicker than plain loam.

How long does Crested Butte Town Trails take to dry after rain?

Crested Butte Town Trails usually needs about a day or two to dry after meaningful rain. Its terrain drains at a moderate pace.

Can you ride Crested Butte Town Trails after rain?

Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

Does Crested Butte Town Trails get snow in winter?

Yes. At 8,974 ft, Crested Butte Town Trails typically sees winter snow and freeze-thaw that can pause riding. Loam flags a FROZEN state when the ground is snow-covered or frozen, then clears it as things thaw and dry.

What trails are at Crested Butte Town Trails?

Trails at Crested Butte Town Trails include Woods Walk, Lupine Trail, Upper Lower, Loop Section and Budd Trail. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Crested Butte Town Trails?

Crested Butte Town Trails sits at roughly 8,974 feet, faces mostly ENE, and averages a 5.7° grade with about 46% tree cover. It is exposed to morning sun, and the rolling terrain drains steadily.

When is the best time of year to ride Crested Butte Town Trails?

Snow can limit riding at Crested Butte Town Trails in winter, at around 8,974 feet. Spring snowmelt and fall freezes can also affect conditions. Check the current conditions before planning a ride.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly loamdrains fast
Drainage
Moderateeven drying
Tree cover
46%Partial
Elevation
8,974 ft
Average grade
5.7°
Predominant aspect
ENE-facing

Named trails

  • Woods Walk
  • Lupine Trail
  • Upper Lower
  • Loop Section
  • Budd Trail

This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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