Colorado · Hiking

Crystal Peak

3.2 mi
round trip
1,001 ft
climb
12,056 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Crystal Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Crystal Peak, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Crystal Peak is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's Gunnison Ranger District, part of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The trail is about 3.2 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,001 feet, taking you from a low point of about 11,057 feet to a high point of about 12,056 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. That makes it a flexible option for a day on foot or on horseback, with the added option of bringing a bike along. The peak sits among a cluster of trails and campgrounds. The Mount Tilton Spur Trail is about 1.2 miles away, and the Mount Tilton Trail and Campsite CC20 are each about 1.3 miles off. For paddling, the Taylor River is roughly 5.4 miles away.

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