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Post by null on Jun 30, 2019 14:44:18 GMT -8
I just found out about the 11 mile trail between Crested Butte and Aspen. A few questions: Is camping permitted anywhere along the route? Is there a trail Southbound from Schofield Pass that continues on? How about a trail that continues Northbound from Aspen? How about a trail Westbound towards Grand Junction? Is this area considered the Maroon Bells since it goes over West Maroon pass? Any general (and specific) info welcome. |
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Post by burntfoot on Jul 1, 2019 7:41:12 GMT -8
When are you going? That will make a big difference, especially this year.
I live in Gunnison south of Crested Butte, and we had tons of snow this year.
Presently, I can hike up to about 10,000 feet without too much snow.
I'm guessing Schofield Pass will open in 2-3 weeks, but expect bad roads.
And, check out to see if the shuttle to your trailhead is operating this year, and when.
There is a trail between Schofield Pass and Gothic, but expect that one to be saturated with mountain bikers.
And, yes, this hike is in the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness.
It is a beautiful hike, but steep, and with lots of people.
From the Schofield Park Trailhead, I found a lot of nearby hikes to be as pretty, but with fewer hikers.
Things like Haisley Pass and that area between the West Maroon Pass Trail and Marble.
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Post by null on Jul 1, 2019 8:08:53 GMT -8
Summer 2020, so I was hoping to get a nice weeklong route that encompasses the CB -> Aspen trek. |
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Post by texasbb on Jul 1, 2019 20:48:00 GMT -8
I'm gonna do that Four Pass loop someday. Been wanting to since I spent a summer in Crested Butte in 1981. Had it on the calendar in 2014 but had to cancel when my aging father took a turn for the worse. I've waited so long the place has become a rave, and the crowds have ruined the bears (canisters now required). Still gonna do it, probably 2020.
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