Random Mountain Town of the Week

May 21, 2025

Welcome back to Random Mountain Towns!

This week’s Random Mountain Town is….

Crested Butte, Colorado!

Fast Facts about Crested Butte:

  • Population: 1,658 (2023)

  • Nickname: “Wildflower Capital of Colorado"

  • Elevation: 8,865 feet

  • Year Founded: 1880

  • Distance to Closest Larger City: 28 miles from Gunnison or 152 miles to Grand Junction (3 hours drive).

Homes for Sale in Crested Butte:

Zillow: According to Zillow, as of May 2025:

The average home value in Crested Butte, CO is $1,433,772, which is up 2.6% over the past year.

Click on each to see the full listing!

1482 Peanut Lake Road, Crested Butte, CO 81224 | MLS #823818 | Zillow

This 1636 square feet Single Family home has 2 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It is located at 1482 Peanut Lake Road, Crested Butte, CO.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/1482-Peanut-Lake-Rd-Crested-Butte-CO-81224/2100089141_zpid

21689 135 Highway, Crested Butte, CO 81224 | MLS #822963 | Zillow

This 3282 square feet Single Family home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 21689 135 Highway, Crested Butte, CO.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/21689-135th-Hwy-Crested-Butte-CO-81224/449984143_zpid

210 9th Street, Crested Butte, CO 81224 | MLS #823376 | Zillow

This 608 square feet Single Family home has 0 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It is located at 210 9th Street, Crested Butte, CO.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/210-9th-St-Crested-Butte-CO-81224/359223381_zpid

Famous People from Crested Butte:

Heidi Montag

  • Reality television personality and singer, known from MTV's The Hills, was born in Crested Butte, Colorado, in 1986.

  • Her mother owned a local restaurant for many years.

Closest Ski Resort:

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

  • 165 trails

  • 1,547 skiable acres

  • 15 lifts

  • 236 inches of annual snowfall

Events in Crested Butte:

Closing Day Celebration:

  • The final day of the ski season at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, usually with pond skimming and costumes.

Crested Butte Fourth of July Parade and Festival:

  • This is one of the most famous events, with guided hikes, workshops, and tours celebrating the area's abundant wildflowers.

Hiking Near Crested Butte:

Crested Butte is a hiker's paradise, offering a vast network of trails ranging from easy strolls to challenging alpine ascents.

  • Lower Loop: This is one of the most accessible and popular trails right outside of town. It's an easy loop (around 7 miles depending on connectors) that offers beautiful views of the Slate River Valley, Peanut Lake, and the surrounding mountains, often with wildflowers in season.

Here are some other popular trails in the Crested Butte area:

  • Woods Walk: A short and easy hike (around 2.9 miles roundtrip) close to town, offering scenic views up the valley towards Paradise Divide.

  • Judd Falls: An easy to moderate 2.2-mile out-and-back trail leading to a scenic waterfall. It's a popular choice for families and those looking for a shorter, rewarding hike.

  • Snodgrass Mountain Trail: This trail offers fantastic views of Mount Crested Butte and beautiful aspen groves. It's around 5 miles (as a run route) and is particularly stunning in the fall for aspen foliage. (Note: The provided link is to a PDF, an AllTrails link might be preferable for a hiker)

  • Green Lake Trail: A relatively quick hike on an old mining road will take you to a pristine water paradise. Summertime excursions to Green Lake near Irwin are the perfect escape, and offer a wildflower-filled landscape surrounded by the peaks of Mt. Owen and Ruby.

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