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Gunnison County

Elk Mountains

Routes
Running Trails
United States
Colorado
Gunnison County

Elk Mountains

The best running trails in the Elk Mountains

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545 people ran here

Running in the Elk Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Elk Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Four Pass Loop — Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
Expert

07:09

42.4km

Woods Walk loop — Crested Butte
Expert

01:37

11.7km

Mushroom Rock loop — Carbondale
Intermediate

00:57

7.16km

Mount Crested Butte loop — Gunnison National Forest
Expert

02:30

17.3km

Green Lake Trail — Gunnison National Forest
Expert

02:03

13.8km

East of Aspen Trail run — North Star Nature Preserve
Intermediate

00:41

6.39km

Maroon-Snowmass Trail to Crater Lake — Maroon-Bells Snowmass Wilderness
Expert

00:57

5.88km

Mt. Sopris & Thomas Lakes run — Marron Bells - Snowmass Wilderness
Expert

03:34

21.9km

East River Trail — Gunnison National Forest
Intermediate

00:44

7.03km

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    Four Pass Loop — Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness

    07:09

    42.4km

    10:07/km

    2,230m

    2,230m

    Expert

    31

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Woods Walk loop — Crested Butte

    01:37

    11.7km

    8:20/km

    130m

    130m

    Expert

    27

    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Mushroom Rock loop — Carbondale

    00:57

    7.16km

    7:57/km

    260m

    260m

    Intermediate

    18

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Mount Crested Butte loop — Gunnison National Forest

    02:30

    17.3km

    8:42/km

    770m

    770m

    Expert

    14

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Green Lake Trail — Gunnison National Forest

    02:03

    13.8km

    8:56/km

    510m

    510m

    Expert

    14

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    East of Aspen Trail run — North Star Nature Preserve

    00:41

    6.39km

    6:26/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    4.5

    (2)

    12

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Maroon-Snowmass Trail to Crater Lake — Maroon-Bells Snowmass Wilderness

    00:57

    5.88km

    9:45/km

    210m

    210m

    Expert

    12

    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Mt. Sopris & Thomas Lakes run — Marron Bells - Snowmass Wilderness

    03:34

    21.9km

    9:46/km

    1,280m

    1,280m

    Expert

    9

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    East River Trail — Gunnison National Forest

    00:44

    7.03km

    6:18/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    9

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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10

Teocalli Ridge Trail loop — Gunnison National Forest

02:33

18.1km

8:28/km

670m

670m

Expert

8

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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