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West Elk Loop Scenic Byway
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The late 1800s brought prospectors and miners from all over the country. When the hills had given up their gold, many of the miners stayed to help build and maintain towns by ranching. The area of Carbondale was one of these places. The West Elk Loop starts at Carbondale and travels through Paonia, Hotchkiss, Crawford, Gunnison, and Crested Butte. The byway covers 205 miles and takes 6-8 hours to travel.
The byway circles dazzling scenery. The mountain ranges and alpine wildflowers bring nature to you, and the farms and cattle ranches commemorate those who began here. The Black Canyon of Gunnison is the only canyon with such a narrow opening, steep walls, and gigantic depth. Its twin summit of Mount Sopris also towers at 12,953 feet over the town of Carbondale, the Roaring Fork and the Crystal River flowing beneath it.
Places to Stay and Fun Things to Do
Famous family resort since 1893 where you can Fish, Saddle and Paddle; located between Gunnison and Crested Butte in Almont, Colorado. Along the river. Our restaurant serves breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Friendly mountain communities package nature with Western heritage and Victorian mining towns. Boat, fish, camp, kayak, raft, hike, bike, rock climb, snowmobile, Nordic ski, snowshoe, star gaze & jeep tour.
Highlights are The Black Canyon of the Gunnison, our nation's newest national park and Curecanti, a National Recreation Area including the Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water.
A half-mile west of Gunnison, walk to the River. Newly updated cabin-ettes, most with full kitchens. Ol' fashion ambiance on 3 acres of shaded lawn. Near fishing, boating, rafting, hunting, horses, and hiking.
Roomy 1,000 square foot cabin with all the conveniences of home in Marble, 9 miles from Redstone. A private setting in the woods, Crystal River and Beaver Lake provide great fishing a short walk away.
Shaded, level RV sites near the beautiful Crystal River with electric & water hookups and a dump station in Marble between Aspen and Glenwood Springs. Horseshoe pit, swing set & fire pit with log stumps.
Along the West Elk Scenic Byway at the junction of Hwys 92 & 133, between Delta & Paonia, these clean cozy guest rooms have cable TV and air conditioning. On the east side of Hotchkiss, walk to everything.
On 20 acres this quaint 18 room hotel offers spacious rooms with coffeemaker, Cable TV and air conditioning near Paonia at the base of Grand Mesa. Guest horse welcome. Walk to river fishing.
6 miles north of Gunnison on the river. 15 fully furnished & equipped log cabins - open all year. Group facilities along the Gunnison River and in a 100 year old barn. RV spaces - open May to November.
Secluded on 160 acres for your privacy. In the picturesque Onion Valley, 9 miles southeast of Crawford. This cabin is fully equipped, peaceful, and quiet. No phone or TV! Try Geo-Caching to find treasure.
Features modern river front cabins with kitchens. Fly shop. Rafting, Fishing & Kayaking. 10 miles north of Gunnison in Almont, on Taylor, East & Gunnison Rivers. Smokehouse Grill. Cabins can be purchased!
More Activities & Information
Gunnison Area Map
• San Juan Skyway • Santa Fe Trail • Silver Thread Scenic Byway • South Platte River Trail • Top of the Rockies • Trail of the Ancients • Trail Ridge Road • Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic Drive • West Elk Scenic Loop
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