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Summer Experiences<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Summer in the Crested Butte area is all about getting outside and soaking up big mountain scenery. Miles of legendary singletrack invite mountain bikers from around the world, while hikers and trail runners explore alpine trails bursting with wildflowers. Fly fishing, paddleboarding, and rafting offer easy ways to cool off on nearby rivers and lakes, and scenic chairlift rides provide effortless access to high-country views. Add in festivals, live music, farmers markets, and long sunny evenings in town, and summer here feels equal parts adventure and laid-back mountain living.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Hiking & Wildflower Walks<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Known as the Wildflower Capital of Colorado, a hike through the wilderness areas in Crested Butte is sure to be a memorable experience. The hiking trails around Crested Butte will lead you to stunning mountain vistas, crystal-clear alpine lakes, fields of wildflowers, and waterfalls. These jaw-dropping landscapes are further complimented by the local wildlife you might be lucky enough to see on your adventure such as elk, bald eagles, marmots, and moose. The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival leads guided wildflower walks every week throughout the summer. These wildflower walks will teach you how to identify and preserve the wildflower species in Crested Butte.<\/p>\n

For more information about the wildflower walks and events, visit the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival website\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>. For more information about hiking trails in the area, visit Travel Crested Butte\u2019s website\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Mountain Biking<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Mountian biking culture lies within the heart of Crested Butte and brings our community to life in the summer and fall. With over 700 miles of single track in the public lands that surround Mt. Crested Butte, there are trails designed for riders of all ages and ability levels. Whether you are an occasional rider, a seasoned expert, or new to mountain biking, you are guaranteed to have a great time on one of our iconic trail systems. Crested Butte Mountain Resort also offers lift-accessed downhill trails in the Evolution Bike Park.<\/p>\n

For more information about lift access on the mountain, visit the Crested Butte Mountain resort website\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>. You can also visit Travel Crested Butte\u2019s website for more information about trails around CB\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Rafting<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Two commercial raft guiding companies service the Crested Butte area- Scenic River Tours and Three Rivers. The Taylor River is the closest place to take your family on a white water paddling adventure, and the section of river you choose can range from mild to wild. At times you will be surrounded by the soaring walls of the Taylor Canyon and the scenery will take your breath away. Bighorn sheep are often spotted grazing along the banks of the river. The minimum age to go rafting is typically 12 with both companies, but exceptions can be made.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information about water rafting and to book guide reservations, visit the below adventure websites:<\/p>\n

Scenic River Tours:\u00a0<\/span>scenicrivertours.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Three Rivers Resort:\u00a0www.3riversresort.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Fly Fishing<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

The Gunnison Valley holds three fly fishing state records- Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Kokanee Salmon. The rivers, streams, and lakes around the Gunnison Valley provide the perfect setting for anglers looking to hook a whopper while soaking up some Colorado sunshine. The Taylor River, East River, and Gunnison River are all easily accessible from the WestWall Lodge.\u00a0 There are several knowledgeable guiding companies in the area that can organize float trips and wading trips. Listed below are a few of the guide company websites. Please visit for more information.<\/p>\n

www.dragonflyanglers.com<\/a><\/p>\n

www.3riversresort.com<\/a><\/p>\n

www.crestedbutteangler.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Horseback Riding<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Two outfitters offer horseback riding tours in the Crested Butte area- Fantasy Ranch and Harmel\u2019s Ranch. Horseback riding allows you to visit trails inaccessible to motorized vehicles while enjoying the stunning scenery of the West Elk Mountains. Fantasy Ranch specializes in trail rides on Snodgrass Mountain, which is five minutes away from the WestWall Lodge. They also offer overnight pack trips to Aspen. Harmel\u2019s Ranch is located in Taylor Canyon, and their tours feature trails around Taylor Canyon and the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area.<\/p>\n

For more information visit the Fantasy Ranch website\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Rock Climbing<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Scenic River Tours offers guided rock climbing tours for all ability levels. There are several areas in Taylor Canyon and Spring Creek Canyon that are good options for beginners or more advanced climbers. Hartman Rocks in Gunnison also offers several climbing options for guests willing to make the drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information on rock climbing in the area, visit Travel Crested Butte\u2019s page\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":223704,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3771","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nSummer - WestWall Lodge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Summer - WestWall Lodge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/highelevationdev.com\/westwalllodge\/adventure\/summer\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"WestWall Lodge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WestWallLodgeCB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-05-19T22:43:48+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/highelevationdev.com\\\/westwalllodge\\\/adventure\\\/summer\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/highelevationdev.com\\\/westwalllodge\\\/adventure\\\/summer\\\/\",\"name\":\"Summer - 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