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West Elk Loop Scenic Byway Map

 

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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.

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Crested Butte-Gunnison is Colorado Pure & Simple. . . photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
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.
Island Acres Resort email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Newly updated cabin-ettes, most with full kitchens. Ol' fashion ambiance on 3 acres of shaded lawn. A half-mile west of Gunnison, walk to the River. Near fishing, boating, rafting, hunting, horses, and hiking.
Marble Hide-Away Cabin email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
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.
Rockey River Resort email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page rates sub-page link on advertiser page
River front Cabins 6 miles north of Gunnison on the way to Crested Butte. 15 fully furnished & equipped log cabins. Group facilities along the Gunnison River and in a 100 year old barn. Some RV sites.
Stewart Homestead Cabin email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page location map sub-page available on business page
This SMOKE FREE CABIN is for you. 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!

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