Swampy Pass Trail
Swampy Pass Trail is a 10.9 mile out and back trail a bit southwest of Crested Butte off County Road 730. It is located in the West Elk Wilderness and is open to hikers or horseback riding. The flowers covering the meadow in the photo are Mule’s Ears (Wyethia...
Marcellina Mountain, Ruby Range
This is a photo of Marcellina Mountain with aspens in full fall color. It is taken from the Ruby Range, which is just on the other side of Crested Butte from Keebler Pass. The Ruby Range has nine peaks, relatively close to each other, the highest being Mt. Own at 13,...
Hook-spurred Violet (Viola adunca)
Hook-spurred Violet (Viola adunca), in the Violet Family (Violaceae) is native and common on open slopes, in meadows and open forests, and in alpine tundra. It is found from from the foothills to the alpine on the eastern and western slopes. It blooms from May through...