Great vistas and wildflowers!
How to get there:
The loop starts and ends at SH 135/Whiterock Ave in Crested Butte. Up the Washington Gulch Road and down Slate River Road.
- From Denver to Crested Butte
- 217 miles 4 hr 30 mins
- GPS
- SH135/Whiterock Ave
- 38.8679 -106.9808
In General:
- Length: 22 miles
- Driving Time: min. 1 hour 30 mins
Washington Gulch road starts out smooth but gets progressively rougher as it approaches the junction with the Slate River Rd, which is generally much smoother on its way back to Crested Butte.
Photo Ops:
Abundant summer wildflowers and impressive fall colors provide plenty of photo ops. There are some fine vistas a short way down from the junction offering views into the lush Slate River valley.