Crested Butte
A more picturesque town you will have a hard time finding. Mainly known as a ski town, this also makes a good base when exploring the area during the summer. The main avian draw here is the large flock of rosy-finches, usually of all three species, that frequent the area during the winter. The best strategy to find them is the drive around town watching for both the flock and for feeders.
Restrictions: Respect private property and bird from the road when appropriate
County: Gunnison
Directions: Crested Butte is 40 miles north of Gunnison on CO 135.
Alternate Directions: From Gunnison, head north on CO 135 for 28 miles to Crested Butte.
Habitat: Urban/Suburban
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: Private/Municipal
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside/paved parking areas
Lodging: Hotel
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car
Delorme: 58 B1
ROC: 100 C1
Latitude: 38.8697146
Longitude: -106.9878231