Wed, Jul 23
|Crested Butte Visitors Center
HCCA Hike: Green Lake on Mt. Axtell
Leaving from the edge of town, we gain elevation along Wildcat Creek to reach a beautiful alpine lake nestled at the base of Mt. Axtell, at 10,700 ft. A local favorite, and worth the climb.
Time & Location
Jul 23, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Crested Butte Visitors Center, 601 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224, USA
About the event
Green Lake on Mt. Axtell — Difficult, 8 mile round-trip
Leaving from the edge of town, we gain elevation along Wildcat Creek to reach a beautiful alpine lake nestled at the base of Mt. Axtell, at 10,700 ft. A local favorite, and worth the climb.
All hikes require suitable capability and acclimation, as well as water, hat, rain-gear, sunscreen, lunch, hiking boots and sense of adventure. All distances are round-trip and approximate.
Registered hikers meet at the Crested Butte Visitors Center parking lot at 8:30 AM and carpool to trailheads. Please bring vehicles—some destinations depend on suitable clearance. Return times will vary.
We will continue to abide by Forest Service regulations and environmental ethics, limiting our group size to a maximum of 15 people each week, or fewer in certain wilderness areas. Please, no pets.
We look forward to sharing our magnificent public lands and trails with our members, and with new…
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