Name: Mt. Emmons Trail
Rating: 4.7

Mt. Emmons Trail

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“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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Trail Ratings

4.7 from 3 votes

#13

in Crested Butte

#4241

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4.7 from 3 votes

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#13

in Crested Butte

#335

in Colorado

#4,241

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Julie on the summit of Mt. Emmons.

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

Mt. Emmons Trail

0.5 Miles 0.8 Kilometers

70%

285' 87 m

0' 0 m

11%

26%

12,375' 3,772 m

12,090' 3,685 m

Shared By Scott Krankkala

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