Purple mountain majesty.

Crested Butte Wildflower Season

Crested Butte, a love hate relationship. During my last bigger hike I encountered so many wildflowers. While I was attempting a mountain, a storm for the first time in days rolled in, cutting it short. My allergies were not happy the following few days. The amount of pollen created such a stir, I got a sinus infection. Leaving me to sleeping my entire day off, instead of hiking. I had been picking up some extra shifts at work so my time in the mountains have been more limited than I'd like, but I’m playing catch up from the moments I had spoke about in previous blog posts. I’m technically still recovering.

Crested Butte, Colorado, is renowned for its stunning wildflower displays during the summer months, typically peaking from late June to early August. Crested Butte's mountainous landscape transforms into a vibrant canvas of colors as numerous wildflower species bloom across the valley and alpine meadows.

During wildflower season in Crested Butte, you can expect to see an array of wildflowers, including lupines, columbines, paintbrushes, daisies, sunflowers, and many others. The diverse ecosystem and elevation changes in the region contribute to the wide variety of flowers you'll encounter.