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Access Issue: Open, with restrictions: Private Property
Details
The southern entrance to the boulders is through private property. Please enter from the north.
Description
This is a secret gem of bouldering in the Gunnison (more like Crested Butte) area. A very Frenchy setting, these boulders are located amongst the trees underneath the massive wall to the east of the town of Crested Butte. Generally uncrowded (I have never seen more than two other parties), this area boasts some great quality rock.
Getting There
Per Luke Mehall: Please be sure to access the boulders correctly. In addition to not parking in the Skyland residential area, there are a couple other considerations.
The best way to access the boulders is via bicycle (or hiking) the Tony's Trail, which leads right up to the Hone Stone. This is easily found by taking Elk Ave. east, until it turns into a dirt road. Do not drive along the dirt road! Instead, park on the side of the road just before the cattle gate where the road turns into dirt. Alternatively, you can park at the well kept park a block a way. Walk the dirt road for a half-mile or so until you see Tony's trail (well signed) on your left. Follow Tony's trail to the boulders and enjoy!
The best way to access the boulders is via bicycle (or hiking) the Tony's Trail, which leads right up to the Hone Stone. This is easily found by taking Elk Ave. east, until it turns into a dirt road. Do not drive along the dirt road! Instead, park on the side of the road just before the cattle gate where the road turns into dirt. Alternatively, you can park at the well kept park a block a way. Walk the dirt road for a half-mile or so until you see Tony's trail (well signed) on your left. Follow Tony's trail to the boulders and enjoy!
Dogs
Per Luke Mehall: dogs are not allowed on this trail, however, and climbers have received fines for having dogs in this area, as it is used for ranching.
If you do have dogs and want to bring them up, the best way to do that is to access the Skyland Boulders from the town of Mt. Crested Butte, via the Upper Loop. A parking area is available on Hunter Hill Rd.
If you do have dogs and want to bring them up, the best way to do that is to access the Skyland Boulders from the town of Mt. Crested Butte, via the Upper Loop. A parking area is available on Hunter Hill Rd.
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