Fairview

Trail Overview

Fairview is a fun single-track trail in the Gunnison National Forest that side-hills for 3 miles at the edge of the timberline at around 11,500 feet elevation. It dips in and out of the trees and the tundra. It goes through several rock scree fields on a shelfy trail with some exposure. These scree fields are probably the hardest part of the trail. There isn't a singular large obstacle, but it's a rocky surface throughout most of the trail. There are lots of small loose rocks, and lots of small rocks and roots that are embedded into the surface of the trail, which makes it challenging when combined with the narrowness of the trail. It rides underneath Fairview Peak, which is over 13,000 feet high, and the views of the mountain are fantastic. The trail dips farther back down into the tree forest when it meets up with the Gold Creek and Cameron Gulch trails.