Explore & Learn
Free Picture ID and Hiking Guides!
Want to explore the wildflowers of Crested Butte on your own? Click below for our staff-picked flowery & accessible self guided-hike map, wildflower, and alpine wildflower ID guides!
The Self-Guided Hike Brochure
We’ve provided this free hiking guide so you can take a wildflower tour on your own.
The Handy Dandy Wildflower Guide
The Handy Dandy Wildflower Guide (sub-alpine, or up to 11,000 feet above sea level)
Alpine Wildflower Guide
The Handy Dandy Alpine Wildflower Guide (alpine, or above 11,000 feet above sea level)
Explore & Learn
Welcome Young Explorers
Inspired by the National Park Service’s Junior Ranger Program, this summer we invite our younger explorers to engage in wildflower wonder at their own pace with our C-Bees workbook!
Explore Crested Butte’s wildflowers with our staff-curated, easy-to-follow self-guided hike maps, paired with wildflower and alpine wildflower ID guides, making it simple to discover peak blooms, identify what you see, and enjoy a rewarding wildflower adventure at your own pace. 🌼
Thank You to Our C-Bees Business Partners!
Seeds (Ages 3-5)
Download the “Seeds” C-Bees workbook for ages 3-5-years-old!
Complete the activities in this book (marked with this magnifying glass) to learn about our wildflowers and their habitat. Become a C-Bee Protector and share what you learn with others! Bring your completed activity book to a Festival staff member (located at 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO) or to the Visitor Center (at the 4-Way) to receive your official C-Bees certificate and badge! While you only need to complete as many activities as the number of your age (six activities for a six-year-old, etc.) for a certificate, you are welcome to complete as many as you like!
Sprouts (Ages 6-9)
Download the “Sprouts” C-Bees workbook for ages 6-9-years-old!
Complete the activities in this book (marked with this magnifying glass) to learn about our wildflowers and their habitat. Become a C-Bee Protector and share what you learn with others! Bring your completed activity book to a Festival staff member (located at 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO) or to the Visitor Center (at the 4-Way) to receive your official C-Bees certificate and badge! While you only need to complete as many activities as the number of your age (six activities for a six-year-old, etc.) for a certificate, you are welcome to complete as many as you like!
Blooms (Ages 10+)
Download the “Blooms” C-Bees workbook for ages 10+ years-old!
Complete the activities in this book (marked with this magnifying glass) to learn about our wildflowers and their habitat. Become a C-Bee Protector and share what you learn with others! Bring your completed activity book to a Festival staff member (located at 716 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO) or to the Visitor Center (at the 4-Way) to receive your official C-Bees certificate and badge! While you only need to complete as many activities as the number of your age (six activities for a six-year-old, etc.) for a certificate, you are welcome to complete as many as you like!
Self-Discovery
If you’re coming to Crested Butte to hike on your own, consider checking out our hiking guide below! It includes a helpful map alongside instructions to find several of the most popular hikes around town.