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5 Essentials for Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte

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The hike from Aspen to Crested Butte is no doubt one of the quintessential Colorado adventures. The 11-mile trail linking the two mountain towns is full of incredible scenery, stunning…

The hike from Aspen to Crested Butte is no doubt one of the quintessential Colorado adventures. The 11-mile trail linking the two mountain towns is full of incredible scenery, stunning wildflowers, and will reward the hiker with a sense of accomplishment unmatched by most trails. Have we convinced you to do it yet? Before you go, be sure to check out our guide, as well as a trip report, packing list, and our custom art prints. These resources offer everything you’ll need to make the most of your trip.  As for big picture advice, here you’ll find the five most essential tips for hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte.

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Aspen to Crested Butte Colorado Trip Report

Aspen to Crested Butte – Our Trip Report

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We hiked from Aspen to Crested Butte (and back) over a  beautiful summer weekend in early August. The weather was perfect, the views spectacular, and overall it was one of…

We hiked from Aspen to Crested Butte (and back) over a  beautiful summer weekend in early August. The weather was perfect, the views spectacular, and overall it was one of the best hikes we’ve ever experienced. You can find all of the technical info for the adventure here, but keep reading to see what when wrong, what went right, and what we learned from our hike between Aspen and Crested Butte.

If you’re looking for additional information on hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte be sure to check out our full series below:

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Aspen to Crested Butte Art Store

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We have new Aspen to Crested Butte art prints available! See below for new designs. All designs are available as posters, wood prints, canvas prints and art prints, and come…

We have new Aspen to Crested Butte art prints available! See below for new designs. All designs are available as posters, wood prints, canvas prints and art prints, and come in a variety of sizes. View the full collection here.

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How to hike from Aspen to Crested Butte for (nearly) free

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Have you checked out our Guide to Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte?  Maybe you’ve thought that this would be an awesome adventure, but you worry about the cost of…

Have you checked out our Guide to Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte?  Maybe you’ve thought that this would be an awesome adventure, but you worry about the cost of a trip like this? Even if you don’t live in Colorado, it’s still possible (and even quite easy) to conquer this classic hike without breaking the bank by using the strategies described here and by opening just a single credit card! Keep reading to find out more.

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Aspen to Crested Butte Packing List

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The hike from Aspen to Crested Butte is a Colorado classic. These two iconic mountain towns are linked by a spectacular trail that takes you over West Maroon Pass. You…

The hike from Aspen to Crested Butte is a Colorado classic. These two iconic mountain towns are linked by a spectacular trail that takes you over West Maroon Pass. You can read our Guide to Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte here.

Below you’ll find our packing list for this adventure!

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Aspen to Crested Butte Colorado Trip Guides

Guide to Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte

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If you’ve lived in Colorado for a year or thirty, you’ve likely heard of the hike between Aspen and Crested Butte.  While it’s a nearly 200-mile drive between posh Aspen…

If you’ve lived in Colorado for a year or thirty, you’ve likely heard of the hike between Aspen and Crested Butte.  While it’s a nearly 200-mile drive between posh Aspen and laid-back Crested Butte, the two mountain towns are actually only a couple dozen miles apart as the crow flies (if you’ve lived in Colorado awhile, you’ve probably heard this expression a bunch too).  Not only can you hike between Aspen and Crested Butte in one day, but the hike itself is one for the ages. Be sure to check out our other Aspen to Crested Butte resources below:

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