Gunnison County, Colorado
734 hiking & walking trails · 73parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 17 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison County is home to 734 mapped hiking trails and 73 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 17 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Gunnison County
Up to 273 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Gunnison County
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Sample Parks in Gunnison County
Sample Trails in Gunnison County
Curated Guides for Gunnison County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Gunnison County, Colorado?
Yes — we have 734 mapped hiking and walking trails in Gunnison County, Colorado, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Gunnison County, Colorado?
Becks Technical near Gunnison is rated hard — the toughest classification among Gunnison County, Colorado's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Gunnison County, Colorado for families?
405.2A Trail near Crested Butte is one of the best family picks in Gunnison County, Colorado — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Gunnison County, Colorado?
Each of the 734 trails in Gunnison County, Colorado has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Gunnison County, Colorado?
Gunnison County, Colorado has 73 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (5 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Gunnison County, Colorado?
Yes — 18 of Gunnison County, Colorado's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND with 153 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Gunnison County, Colorado?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Colorado for more options beyond Gunnison County, Colorado.
Hiking guides for Colorado
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Gunnison County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Colorado, Ranked
Colorado's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichColorado's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Colorado trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Colorado
Ten gentle, well-marked Colorado trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Colorado
Colorado's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Colorado
Federal parks and recreation areas in Colorado ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Colorado: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Colorado's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.