Crested Butte Area Site 020704gothic
Crested Butte Area Site 020704gothic
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This site is easy to access and is located just outside of town. The parking lot is right there, and you can walk a little or a lot down the trail (bear in mind, additional fees will apply if you want to walk in more than 5-10 minutes or so - then it becomes a "hiking" wedding).
The trail offers fabulous views of the mountains as well as the town of Crested Butte. Like the rest of the town, the view will be awash in wildflowers in July and August. It's green in spring, has gorgeous aspen colors in fall and is an accessible winter site.
And it's free! No permit needed.
What we love about this site:
Mountain views, mountain views, mountain views! They're everywhere.
Summer is wildflower season, and in the fall the Aspens are turning their golden hue.
There is no fee to be married here.
Potential drawbacks of this site
It's non-reservable, so you have to take what you get when you arrive, as it may be in use.
Accessibility
Parking: enough for 12 to 15 cars, but we recommend carpooling.
Vehicle type: for winter, make sure your vehicle has good ground clearance to get over snow, as well as 4-wheel drive for potential ice. For weddings held between September 1st and May 31st, note that Colorado has strict traction laws in place that affect what type of vehicle you are allowed to drive in the mountains. If you are planning a Colorado mountain wedding between these dates, please thoroughly read this blog post so you'll be driving the right type of vehicle. (Don't rely on the car rental companies to fill you in on this; our experience is that they don't.)
Access from parking: the trailhead is a short walk from parking. The trail itself is a dirt path that can get rutty in certain spots. The trailhead starts at about 9,600 feet above sea level. Keep that in mind for anyone with respiratory conditions.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: allowed on a leash.
Bathrooms: none.
Suitable for children: yes.
Max vehicles accommodated: 12-15. The parking areas can be filled, so we recommend carpooling.
Max number of guests at this site: 15.
Dates of Availability: year-round.
Type of Site: Public/Nonreservable.
Elevation: 9,600ft (2,926m) above sea level.
Permits and Fees
Permits and Fees
This site is not reservable--it is open and free to the public. Please note these terms from our contract for nonreservable sites:
Blue Sky Elopements and Client's assigned wedding professionals are not responsible for issues related to unforeseen closures/restrictions/inaccessibility of unbooked (i.e. Clients do not pay to reserve their location) venues. If Client chooses to be married at a public venue that is not reserved in advance, then it is Client's responsibility to ensure the venue is accessible on the wedding day. Note: additional fees will be applied if Blue Sky Elopements needs to reschedule vendors due to a change in venue.
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Location
Note: place marker is approximate; the actual location will be provided upon booking.
Crested Butte Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT: be sure to check the calendar of events for the dates you're considering before you submit your date to us. Local events can impact traffic and the accessibility of your site.
Crested Butte Average Temps and Precipitation
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