Name: Mt. Emmons Trail
Rating: 5.0

“A primitive trail to the summit of Mt. Emmons with views of the entire range and Crested Butte!”

— Scott Krankkala

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This primitive trail ascends from the Gunsight Notch to the summit of Mt. Emmons. From here you get excellent views of the town of Crested Butte, the Ruby Range, West Elk Wilderness, the Paradise Divide, and the Elk Mountains. A worthwhile detour while running or hiking the Scarp Ridge Trail.

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Julie on the summit of Mt. Emmons.

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0.5 Miles 0.8 Kilometers 70% Runnable Singletrack	285' 87 m Ascent 0' 0 m Descent
12,375' 3,772 m High 12,090' 3,685 m Low	11% Avg Grade (6°) 26% Max Grade (14°)
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Mt. Emmons Trail

0.5 Miles 0.8 Kilometers

70%

Singletrack

285' 87 m

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12,375' 3,772 m

12,090' 3,685 m

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“A primitive trail to the summit of Mt. Emmons with views of the entire range and Crested Butte!”