Mountain Driving
No matter which direction you are coming from, Crested Butte, Colorado is easily accessible via all modes of travel. If you are traveling by car, the drive through the mountains is incredible. Drive time from Denver is 4 hours, and a little under 4 hours from Colorado Springs. Travel time will be longer if it is winter and there is snow on the roads.
Mountain Driving Listings: (add your listing)
Alpine Express
Alpine Express, the premier transportation company for your transfer requirements.
(970) 641-5074
Gunnison Valley Aviation
Let Gunnison Valley Aviation help you discover the "romance of aviation" today.
(970) 641-0526
There are some important things to remember if you intend to drive to Crested Butte, Colorado. First, always check with the Colorado Department of Transportation for current road conditions as the weather changes frequently and may cause problems on some of the roadways.
Be aware that following the first big snow storm in the fall, Kebler Pass Road is officially closed into Crested Butte. Cottonwood Pass Road, from Buena Vista to the Taylor Park area, is also closed. These roads reopen with the spring thaw, usually in mid-May.
For the rest of the winter, the only highway access is via US 50 (east west through Gunnison), and then SR 135 north 30 miles to the end of the road in Crested Butte.
Although scenic, mountain driving requires you to be alert to your surroundings and to be aware of any road hazards including wildlife on the roadway, rockslides, pedestrians, mountain bike riders, and other vehicles. Be sure to allow plenty of time for your travels so that you can slow down and/or stop to enjoy the scenic vistas.
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