Colorado · Ski touring

Tony'S Trail 603

Tony'S Trail 603Photo: Nicholas Swanson http://nicholasswanson.com/ http://dribbble.com/NicholasSwanson, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.6 mi
distance
168 ft
climb
9,029 ft
high point
Jun–Aug
best months

Is Tony'S Trail 603 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Tony'S Trail 603, 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.

Tony's Trail 603 is a short ski touring route in the Gunnison Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It lies about half a mile from Crested Butte, and the trail's low point sits at 8,852 feet, rising to 9,029 feet over its 0.58-mile length. The climb is brief, with a total gain of 168 feet and a steepest stretch of about 12% at roughly 0.21 miles in. The route also has a total loss of 330 feet, so it works well as part of a longer outing in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Crested Butte weather station show July highs around 76°F with lows near 40°F, while winter brings January highs in the mid-20s and lows below zero. Tony's, a mountain biking area, and the Hone Stone climbing area both sit about 0.1 mile away. The Upper Upper Loop hike is about 0.2 mile off, and Crested Butte RV Resort is about 2 miles away.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Tony'S Trail 603

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / -7°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / -2°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 7°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 19°

      9 wet

    5. May

      58° / 28°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 34°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 40°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 38°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 31°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 22°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 9°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / -4°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Crested Butte, CO, 1.1 mi away at 8,867 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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