Painter Boy Trail
1.2 mi
Distance
26 ft
Elev. Gain
25m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Painter Boy Trail is a point-to-point trail in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 1.2 miles long and gains 26 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes. It is in or next to Mount Crested Butte, Colorado.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,079 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 3,090 ft |
| End | 1.2 mi | 3,008 ft |
Trail Details
Bike access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Crested Butte, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- Gunnison County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Gunnison National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Basalt, CO
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