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Rustler Gulch Trail

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 4.8 (8)
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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Gunnison National Forest - North
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“This is a beautiful trail that travels through one of Crested Butte’s most scenic valleys. ”

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3.9

Miles

6.2

KM

Point to Point

11,497' 3,504 m

High

10,251' 3,124 m

Low

1,290' 393 m

Up

43' 13 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Wildflowers

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  4.8 from 8 votes

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Great trail for running!
Oct 12, 2017 near Crested…, CO
On the Rustlers Gulch trail
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Jul 2, 2021
Tony Plaza
Aug 6, 2020
C Mix
Great soft path, perfect for dog paws. You walk along the side of a mountain range at about 10k feet, very little incline and the path is pretty wide 5mi — 4h 00m
Jul 25, 2020
Robert Burch
Beautiful flowers and views
Jun 20, 2020
Greg Leonard
Sep 27, 2018
Vincent Préau
Impossible to cross the east river by car (too deep). Declared mileage takes into account the first part right after the parking. Great views/colors! 10mi — 3h 40m
Aug 2, 2018
David Lucas
Road to trailhead blocked by beaver dam. So add a steep climb before reaching the trail.
Jul 14, 2018
Nik Goodell
Oct 4, 2017
Lynn Lester
rained and snow higher up 2 days before i arrived. Magnificent mountain views 3.9mi

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