ガニソン郡の絶景の山頂・トップ7

Perched atop the Continental Divide, Monarch Ski Area has 54 trails and two terrain parks in winter, and in summer, CDT/CT hikers pass through it, hiking under lifts and down winter cat tracks.

This high point on the Continental Divide is exposed and incredibly scenic. Stone cairns help mark the trail, and it is often wide up here with a little bit of cell service. Get great views of Boss Lake and Hunt Lake below on one side of this ridge, and views of the Tomichi Creek valley on the other side.

Its red sedimentary rocks contrast with gray volcanic rocks, showing millions of years of Earth's changes. It stands tall, reaching over 12,600 feet.

Nestled just a mile up the road from Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte offers a charming escape. This picturesque town is surrounded by the stunning Elk Mountains sits at an elevation of 9,375 feet above sea level. With around 800 year-round and part-time residents, it's a tranquil mountain retreat. Explore the cozy restaurants and shops.

Scarp Ridge Trail is an awesome, low-trafficked, high alpine trail that spends its entire time above treeline. This isn't the best trail to run on windy and stormy days, but it offers continuous views when it's clear. You can connect this trail to a few peaks without trails in the area if you are into peak bagging.

At 14,274 feet, Castle Peak rises up as the tallest 14er in the Elk Mountains. It's a class 2 approach once you reach the upper rockier sections, so don't plan on running every step on this mountain. It is still a popular peak and doesn't require any special gear unless you go in the early spring or late fall when snow is present.

Make sure you bring a light jacket – so you can enjoy the unique views even longer. The wind up here at 12,600 feet can be cold as hell. Now, it's time to shred – it's all downhill from here. Expect a ultra-fast above treeline section with some exposed parts – ride within you limits, falling is not an option.

One of the best views in all of Crested Butte, on the 403 Trail.