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Gunnison County Colorado Hiking Trails
Government Trail #1980
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White
River National Forest
Closed for elk calving from May 15 - June 20, the 9.8 mile
Government Trail is also known as Brush Creek Trail and is a popular cross
country ski trail during the winter. An enjoyable day hike or mountain
bike ride, Government Trail crosses Maroon Creek via a pedestrian
bridge and turns left onto a residential street. Leaving the road the
trail begins a steep ascent with switchbacks until reaching Buttermilk Ski
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Alternating
between aspen groves and ski runs, the trail climbs slowly after leaving
the ski area, passing through aspen, lodgepole pine and flowered meadows.
Ending at Snowmass Ski area, Government Trail is not a loop, car shuttle
is recommended. To access Government Trail from Aspen
Colorado, travel west 0.5 along Highway 82 to the Roundabout. Travel
around the roundabout and turn right onto Maroon Creek Road and continue 1
mile to the Recreation Center. The trail begins behind the baseball
fields. Cross the pedestrian bridge and follow the signs for Government
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