Cycling in the Elk Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Gunnison County. So you can find your perfect Elk Mountains bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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1. Mount Crested Butte to Lake Grant — Gunnison National Forest

26.2km

01:51

300m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mount Crested Butte to Gothic gravel — Gunnison National Forest

16.7km

01:27

170m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Missouri Heights loop — Carbondale

34.3km

02:25

510m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Cement Creek Road from Crested Butte South gravel — Gunnison National Forest

17.3km

01:44

230m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Peanut Lake and Slate River Road from Crested Butte — Gravel

14.0km

00:54

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Meridian Lake Park Reservoir via Washington Gulch Road — Gunnison National Forest

13.1km

00:53

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Grotto Cascades loop from Aspen

23.5km

01:40

470m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Rio Grande Trail – Maroon Bells Climb loop from Snowmass Village

56.2km

04:00

830m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Castle Creek Climb – Ashcroft Ghost Town loop from Aspen

43.3km

02:56

660m

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10. Grotto Cascades – Independence Pass Viewpoint loop from Aspen

58.4km

04:06

1,100m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the Elk Mountains

1. Mount Crested Butte to Lake Grant — Gunnison National Forest

2. Mount Crested Butte to Gothic gravel — Gunnison National Forest

3. Missouri Heights loop — Carbondale

4. Cement Creek Road from Crested Butte South gravel — Gunnison National Forest

5. Peanut Lake and Slate River Road from Crested Butte — Gravel

6. Meridian Lake Park Reservoir via Washington Gulch Road — Gunnison National Forest

7. Grotto Cascades loop from Aspen

8. Rio Grande Trail – Maroon Bells Climb loop from Snowmass Village

9. Castle Creek Climb – Ashcroft Ghost Town loop from Aspen

10. Grotto Cascades – Independence Pass Viewpoint loop from Aspen

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