Scott’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing just a few minutes from our place.
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Hartman Rocks
Mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing just a few minutes from our place.
Great mountain town about 35 minutes from our house. Famous for the wildflower season, mountain biking, and skiing.
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Crested Butte
Great mountain town about 35 minutes from our house. Famous for the wildflower season, mountain biking, and skiing.
Dillon Pinnacles
19376 US-50Relatively easy, 3.7 mile, hike with nice views and interesting geography.
Food scene
Great small plates and entrees. Call ahead for reservations the restaurant fills up quickly.
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Blackstock Bistro
122 W Tomichi AveGreat small plates and entrees. Call ahead for reservations the restaurant fills up quickly.
Great craft coffee in a contemporary setting. Walking distance from the house.
Tributary Coffee Roasters
120 N Main StGreat craft coffee in a contemporary setting. Walking distance from the house.
Buckel Family Wine
1018 Colorado 135An award-winning winery in Gunnison; believe it or not!
Traditional, American style, Mexican food. Great prices, good service, fun patio in the summer.
El Paraiso Family Mexican Restaurant
112 S Main StTraditional, American style, Mexican food. Great prices, good service, fun patio in the summer.
Active Adventures
Great riding for intermediate/advance cyclists. Don't skip this but it's easier if you shuttle the ride. You may have a water crossing in the spring that requires a tall 4x4 or getting your feet if you're riding.
Doctors Park Trailhead
Great riding for intermediate/advance cyclists. Don't skip this but it's easier if you shuttle the ride. You may have a water crossing in the spring that requires a tall 4x4 or getting your feet if you're riding.
Download MTB Project and head to Crested Butte to ride the Snodgrass trail. Connect it to Lupine for a longer day and take the bus back to your car. A great 2-3 hour ride for intermediate/advance riders or a longish day for out sea level folks and beginners.
Snodgrass Mountain
Download MTB Project and head to Crested Butte to ride the Snodgrass trail. Connect it to Lupine for a longer day and take the bus back to your car. A great 2-3 hour ride for intermediate/advance riders or a longish day for out sea level folks and beginners.
This place is fun for mountain bikers and climbers. If you're from sea level you might be caught a bit off by the unassuming altitude. Collarbone is a don't miss trail that can is a blast if you only have an hour. Strong and fit riders can rider here from the house.
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Hartman Rocks
This place is fun for mountain bikers and climbers. If you're from sea level you might be caught a bit off by the unassuming altitude. Collarbone is a don't miss trail that can is a blast if you only have an hour. Strong and fit riders can rider here from the house.
Make sure you get out the door by 8:00a to get a spot in the free parking lot on weekdays. Leave by 7:30a on weekends and 7:00 or earlier on powder days to beat the parking lines and get on the mountain before the crowds fill in.
Crested Butte Ski Resorts, Weather & Snow Report
15 Elk AveMake sure you get out the door by 8:00a to get a spot in the free parking lot on weekdays. Leave by 7:30a on weekends and 7:00 or earlier on powder days to beat the parking lines and get on the mountain before the crowds fill in.