Gunnison, Colorado
Top Spots in and near Gunnison
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Buena Vista, Colorado
Camp at Mt. Elbert Forebay Reservoir
5.0At the base of Mt. Elbert there are three campgrounds. One is a National Forest campground - you have to pay for a spot and it is closed from October-May. The other two are first-come, first-serve free campground areas. As you drive past the south trailhead, right before the reservoir, there is a...Read more -
Creede, Colorado
Photograph North Clear Creek Falls
4.0This 100 ft. waterfall is close to Colorado 149 on the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. To access the falls turn onto FR 510 from the northern entrance and head south for .5 miles. Turn left into the North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site, from there it's a short walk to the falls.Being out in the...Read more -
Buena Vista, Colorado
Hike to the Historical Interlaken Resort
5.06 mi / 500 ft gainFollow Colorado Highway 24 South from Leadville for 14 miles, then turn right onto Colorado 82 towards Aspen. Turn left onto County Road 25, then follow the road for 1 mile to a small parking area for the Colorado Trail. You have arrived!This trail starts near 9,200 feet of elevation and while yo...Read more