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Crested Butte

Colorado, United States · North America

About Crested Butte

Crested Butte is worth a stop: 40 minutes from Gunnison, 22km from Maroon Bells.

Crested Butte is a town located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 1,579, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Crested Butte sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Crested Butte to your route.

About Crested Butte

Crested Butte is a prominent mountain summit in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 12,168-foot (3,709 m) peak is in Gunnison National Forest, 2.1 miles (3.4 km) northeast by east (bearing 59°) of the Town of Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. Ski lifts and

Read more runs of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort occupy the north side of the mountain.

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Where is Crested Butte located?

Crested Butte is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.8697 latitude, -106.9878 longitude.

What is the population of Crested Butte?

Crested Butte has a population of approximately 1,579 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
1,579
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Colorado
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.8697, -106.9878

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Crested Butte

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Maroon Bells

Twin peaks near Aspen considered the most photographed mountains in North America, reflected in the crystal-clear Maroon Lake.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Independence Pass

Colorado's highest paved crossing of the Continental Divide at 3687m, linking Aspen to Leadville through spectacular Rocky Mountain alpine tundra.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Crested Butte

  • 22 kmMaroon BellsTwin peaks near Aspen considered the most photographed mountains in North America, reflected in the crystal-clear Maroon Lake.
  • 45 kmIndependence PassColorado's highest paved crossing of the Continental Divide at 3687m, linking Aspen to Leadville through spectacular Rocky Mountain alpine tundra.

Nearby Destinations

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Gunnison

🇺🇸 United States

36 km awayPop. 6,076

Snowmass Village

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38 km awayPop. 2,916

Aspen

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39 km awayPop. 6,882

Paonia

🇺🇸 United States

52 km awayPop. 1,405

Basalt

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56 km awayPop. 3,891

El Jebel

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59 km awayPop. 3,801

Carbondale

🇺🇸 United States

62 km awayPop. 6,670

Leadville North

🇺🇸 United States

73 km awayPop. 1,794

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