West Elk Loop (Colorado)
West Elk Loop
Courtesy of Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association
Courtesy of Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association
Drive: On this loop drive you'll circle western Colorado's
West Elk Mountains, follow rivers, skirt canyons, and weave through the
incredible aspen groves of Gunnison National Forest. Don't miss the
north rim of Gunnison National Park's Black Canyon, where you can see
the highest sheer cliff in Colorado drop 2,000 feet into the river
below.
Stop: Explore the mountain wilderness on a trail ride near
Crested Butte with Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures. In Gunnison,
Scenic River Tours leads guided fly-fishing trips and whitewater rafting
excursions. For $60, you can join one of Colorado Backcountry's
half-day mountain bike rides through aspen forests.
Stay: The historic seven-bedroom B&B, Fresh & Wyld
Farmhouse Inn, in Paonia has its own gardens and chickens to feed
guests. In October rooms rent for $95 (shared bath) or $135 (private
bath) per night and include a local, organic breakfast. Even more
affordable is Gunnison's Western Motel, a roadside stop popular among
bikers.
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