Located in Central Colorado the county of Gunnison was named for the military explorer John W. Gunnison. Looking for a transcontinental railroad route, Gunnison’s expedition passed through the area in 1853. Exploration took place between the 38th and 39th parallels, …
Ridgway Area Trails
Ridgway Area Trails are located south of Montrose off of Highway 550. The foundation of the Ridgeway Area Trails is the RAT Group. RAT has been dedicated to founding and supporting mountain bike trails in the Ridgway area. RAT is …
Ride: Shavanao Valley
This grouping of mountain bike trails is the southern anchor for the Tabeguache Trail. trail head about 9 miles from downtown Montrose to the No Thoroughfare Canyon at the Colorado National Monument just outside of Grand Junction. The trail is …
Basecamp: Crested Butte
Crested Butte, named for the towering butte just south of town in the East River Valley. Ferdinand Hayden roamed the Gunnison area in the 1873-74, wandering up the Gunnison River and East River basins. Whilst climbing Teocalli Peal, 13,320 feet, …