12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Pittsburg
Pittsburg is a former mining town from the late 19th century, situated roughly 9 miles north of Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado. Despite carrying the label of ghost town, it offers little in the way of historic remains — none of the original structures have survived.
What visitors find today are a handful of cabins, all built after 1973 and used exclusively as summer vacation homes. The area is car-accessible only in warmer months; winter snows cut off road access entirely, making it a seasonal destination at best.
Know before you go
Pittsburg
Sun & Moon
12:06 PM
Sunrise
7:15 PM
Solar Noon
2:25 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:44 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:47 AM
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Waxing Gibbous
99% illuminated
Live14h 18m of daylight
Pittsburg
Season
64days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 64 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Pittsburg
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Off Season
July — July conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Daisy Pass 404 Trail
hard · 19.95 mi · 2218 ft gain
Washington Gulch
hard · 8.09 mi · 350 ft gain
Yule Pass
moderate · 4.68 mi · 442 ft gain
Oh-Be-Joyful
hard · 9.17 mi · 1258 ft gain
Daisy Pass Blue Lake
easy · 0.31 mi · 104 ft gain
Trail Riders
hard · 14.78 mi · 845 ft gain
Rustler Gulch
hard · 3.4 mi · 1884 ft gain
Copper Creek
hard · 9.6 mi · 2818 ft gain
Things to Do
Slate River Camping Area
Slate River Camping Area
Poverty Gulch Camping Area
Poverty Gulch Camping Area
Campsite SR 18
Campsite SR 18
Campsite SR 18
camp_site · Campsite SR 18
Campsite SR 19
Campsite SR 19
Campsite SR 19
camp_site · Campsite SR 19
Daisy Pass 404 Trail
hiking · Daisy Pass 404 Trail
Washington Gulch
hiking · Washington Gulch