The Lower Loop offers some of the easiest singletrack in Crested Butte... and it's <br />
also some of the most beautiful! The valley it rolls through is ringed with <br />
gorgeous peaks and it offers breathtaking views of the clear Slate River winding <br />
through the bottom of the valley. While this is most definitely a beginner trail, <br />
there are a couple of small climbs and descents and some technical sections <br />
spread throughout. Also, this trail is at 9,000 feet, so even super easy riding can <br />
sometimes feel very difficult!<br />
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Even for the advanced ride, the Lower Loop is worth a look. While it might not <br />
be challenging at all, the trail is superbly designed and turns into an uber flowy <br />
roller coaster at speed!<br />
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The Lower Loop trail itself is only 2 miles long, but there are several other trails <br />
that connect to it, including the Upper Lower Loop, that can be easily turned <br />
into a great 10-12 mile ride. Read through some of the other trail descriptions <br />
for more information, and investing in a good map or a guidebook is definitely be <br />
a great idea!
You can connect to this trail directly from Crested Butte Via Butte Avenue and <br /><br />Peanut Lake Road. On the other end, you can park just off the bottom of the <br /><br />Gunsight Pass Road which splits off of the Slate River Road.
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