Crested Butte Mountain Bike Vacation

Elk Mountain Lodge

Located in downtown Crested Butte, this Bed and Breakfast is great for small groups and provides group discounts. Complimentary Breakfast and a private bar are two more reasons to stay here. They also offer bike storage and are known for catering to mountain bikers.

The Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Located just steps from the lifts, hiking and biking, as well as shopping dining. Mountaineer Square is the perfect “base camp” for your summer mountain getaway. Choose from king hotel rooms to luxurious four bedroom residences.

Grand Lodge

The full-service hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites, most with kitchenettes. Amenities include an indoor/outdoor heated pool, hot tub, restaurant/bar, spa, fitness room, and business center.

Teocali Tamale

No matter the line, you have to try this place. Best burritos in town, great service. You will not leave hungry. The menu has a lot to choose from beyond burritos. Hard to go wrong here. The salsas are made in house and the margaritas are highly recommended. If you like mexican food and fresh burritos the size of your head, this is the place for you.

Secret Stash Pizzeria

This place was packed every night we were in town. It is rated as the best pizza in CB and has some great, unique recipes like the Notorious F.I.G. and The Hamptons to name a few. If you are looking for pizza, this is the place for you.

Third Bowl Ice Cream

You worked hard today, earning every descent. You need ice cream. Third Bowl Homemade Ice Cream is perhaps the best and most unique ice cream around. Flavors such as lavender, lemon fig, cinnamon fudge along with chocolate, vanilla, strawberry make up this incredible menu that leaves lines around the door and down the stairs. There will be something here for everyone, even the non-dairy member of your group.

Izzy's

A cozy establishment just off the main drag in Crested Butte. When we say cozy, we mean only room for about 15 inside. Everything is made fresh and on demand. Izzy’s offers great breakfast and you can have a seat and relax or grab a sandwich and get your pedal on. Latkes are the bomb here. Get some.

First Ascent Coffee Roasters

Best coffee in Crested Butte? We think so. First Ascent is a small coffee house at the very top of Elk Street that is obsessed with quality. Not only do they roast premium coffee beans in house, but they also make their own organic nut milks and syrups ensuring your experience. The baristas are professionals and the coffee will make you wonder why you ever went anywhere else. With seating upstairs and an outdoor patio, this coffee house has great ambiance as well. It pairs with a local bakery, Mountain Oven Organic bakery, and we highly recommend indulging a bit. Cinnamon raisin roll… O Yea.

The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

You may have noticed by now that we love a good cocktail and the Dogwood Cocktail Cabin is right up our alley. Located just off Elk Avenue, in quite literally, a renovated cabin, the Dogwood Cocktail Cabin serves up unique urban cocktails in the rustic and laid back atmosphere of Crested Butte. The drinks are of premium quality and priced the same. The lighting is low and the environment is welcoming and relaxing. This isn’t a place for the children so find a sitter and enjoy a much deserved night with your better half.

The Alpineer

The folks at the Alpineer are focused on all things outdoors. In the spring and summer they swing their focus to bikes and camping. You can find just about anything is this place from outerwear, shoes, tents, supplies and most importantly, bikes! The Alpineer offers a well thought out rental and demo fleet with models from Trek, Santa Cruz, Juliana and Yeti. Regardless if you need bikes for the entire family or just really want to demo the latest technology, the Alpineer has you covered.

Cement Creek Campground

This part of the Gunnison National Forest has impressive landscapes and receives relatively low use. Cement Creek Campground provides access to hiking, mountain biking, ATV and motorcycle riding, spelunking and fishing. It lies within 15 miles of Crested Butte, CO. The landscape is mostly aspen in a narrow valley. There are 13 campsites.

Open Late May to Late September

Directions: Drive 7.5 miles southeast on Highway 135 to Cement Creek Road (Forest Road 740). Turn left on to FDR740 and travel 4 miles to the site.

Gothic Campground

The terrain surrounding Gothic Campground is as rugged as it is beautiful. The mountain biking, hiking, motorcycle riding and four-wheel driving can’t be beat. This older rustic site lies in a stretch of the Gunnison National Forest that is sandwiched between the Maroon Bells-Snowmass and the Raggeds Wilderness Areas. The area seldom gets crowded so it’s worth the extra effort and time it takes to reach the region. The landscape is spruce/fir trees. 4 campsites.

Open Mid June – September

Directions: Drive north on County Road 317 /Forest Road 317 for 7 miles passing through town site of Gothic. Continue an additional 2 miles.

Clark's Market

There’s nothing flashy about Clark’s Market but you need groceries and they have them. This is the only true “Grocery Store” in Crested Butte and they cover most of the basics you will need for your trip. Note that there is no pharmacy and you’ll need to travel into Gunnison for any perscription needs.

Mountain Earth Organic Grocer

If your looking for Organic groceries in Crested Butte, this is the place to find them. Mountain Earth offers local produce in season as well as a variety of other local products. Homemade fresh organic soups, muffins, sandwiches, and other baked goods are available weekdays year-round. You won’t be overwhelmed by the selection here, but in most cases, you can find what you need. We typically stop in here for organic sandwich meats to pack in our bags as real food is a must when mountain biking in the Butte.