Kebler Pass (10.21 miles away)
Crested Butte, Colorado
Paradise Basin
Scout Route
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Paradise Basin is a high-alpine offroad adventure that is most commonly run with Slate River Road and Gothic Road, unless you are feeling spicy and decide to tackle the infamous Schofield Pass. This trail offers scenery for days as it takes you up to Paradise Divide. Several dispersed campsites are on the way up to the top. The summit of this trail offers camping spurs at just over 11,000 feet of elevation, where the camping is plentiful, and the views from the top are unmatched. You will cross a few shallow, hard-bottomed creek crossings as you progress out of the forest toward the switchbacks. Any AWD vehicle should be able to complete this trail. You'll know you're at the top when you see a gorgeous crystal-clear lake and the sign telling you which way you're heading.
