The best running trails in the Elk Mountains
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Last updated: October 21, 2025
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1. Four Pass Loop — Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
42.4km
07:09
2,230m
2,230m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
28
runners
2. Woods Walk loop — Crested Butte
11.7km
01:37
130m
130m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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19
runners
3. Mushroom Rock loop — Carbondale
7.16km
00:57
260m
260m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
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4. East of Aspen Trail run — North Star Nature Preserve
6.39km
00:41
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
14
runners
5. Green Lake Trail — Gunnison National Forest
13.8km
02:03
510m
510m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
13
runners
6. Maroon-Snowmass Trail to Crater Lake — Maroon-Bells Snowmass Wilderness
5.88km
00:57
210m
210m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
12
runners
7. Mount Crested Butte loop — Gunnison National Forest
17.3km
02:30
770m
770m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
8. Mt. Sopris & Thomas Lakes run — Marron Bells - Snowmass Wilderness
21.9km
03:34
1,280m
1,280m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
9. Teocalli Ridge Trail loop — Gunnison National Forest
18.1km
02:33
670m
670m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
8
runners
10. East River Trail — Gunnison National Forest
7.03km
00:44
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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