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Peanut Lake – Baxter Gulch Trail loop from Alien Shack Trailhead

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United States

Colorado

Gunnison County

Peanut Lake – Baxter Gulch Trail loop from Alien Shack Trailhead

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Peanut Lake – Baxter Gulch Trail loop from Alien Shack Trailhead

01:30

20.5km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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Parking

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635 m

Peanut Lake

Highlight • Lake

Peanut lake is located right outside of Crested Butte on Peanut Lake Road. It's a stunning alpine lake with great views of the Crested Butte Mountains.

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3.07 km

View of Mount Crested Butte from Big Mine Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.85 km

Baxter Gulch Trail

Highlight • Trail

What a great uphill trail! It's a grind, but manageable and totally worth the effort. Makes a great loop when combined with Green Lake Trail.

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12.5 km

Mount Crested Butte

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled just a mile up the road from Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte offers a charming escape. This picturesque town is surrounded by the stunning Elk Mountains sits at an …

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19.3 km

Woods Walk Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

5.90 km

3.16 km

1.62 km

1.41 km

129 m

102 m

Surfaces

8.19 km

7.38 km

4.53 km

389 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,890 m)

Lowest point (2,700 m)

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Friday 15 May

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