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Irwin
is a "ghost town" located in Gunnison County about six miles from Crested Butte (approximately four hours from Denver.) At one time, the Irwin was a bustling mining town with a population of around 1,500, but all that remains today is a historic cemetery about a mile down the road from the town site, and a lodge is located at the top of Kebler Pass. However, there is still a lot to see and do in this beautiful, tranquil area that is surrounded by the Gunnison National Forest and the Gunnison River Territory. Lake Irwin offers camping, boating and canoeing, or you can hike or bike through meadows and up mountain peaks, filled with waterfalls and wildflowers. The historic town of Crested Butte is just a 15-minute drive from Irwin and provides fine dining, shopping, entertainment and many special events, such as the Annual Wildflower Festival in July. The Gunnison Valley is filled with outdoor recreational opportunities, such as hunting and fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, rafting, golf, snow skiing, dog sledding, ice fishing and snowmobiling. Other nearby places to visit include the Blue Mesa, Colorado's largest lake and The Black Canyon in Gunnison National Park, called "Colorado's Grand Canyon."
Surrounding areas: Crested Butte, Colorado (5.9 mi), Marble, Colorado (14.6 mi), Almont, Colorado (19.8 mi), Redstone, Colorado (22.6 mi), Gunnison, Colorado (24.5 mi), Snowmass Village, Colorado (24.7 mi), Aspen, Colorado (26.6 mi)
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Irwin Vacation Rentals
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Irwin Hotels and Resorts
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| Old Town Inn | 201 6TH St | Crested Butte, CO | 6.2 mi. | (970) 349-6184 | | Crystal Inn | 624 Gothic Ave | Crested Butte, CO | 6.3 mi. | (970) 349-1338 | | Crested Butte Marriott Resort | 500 Gothic | Mount Crested Butte, CO | 7.2 mi. | (970) 349-7561 | | Sheraton Crested Butte Resort | 6 Emmons Rd | MT Crested Butte, CO | 7.3 mi. | (800) 544-8448 | | Comfort Inn | 911 N Main St | Gunnison, CO | 23.9 mi. | (970) 642-1000 | | Interlude Condominiums | 70 Gallun Ln | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.1 mi. | (970) 923-3110 | | Mary Lawrence Inn | 601 N Taylor | Gunnison, CO | 24.2 mi. | (970) 641-3343 | | Silvertree Hotel | 100 Elbert Ln | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.2 mi. | (970) 923-3520 | | The Silvertree Hotel | 100 Elbert Ln | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.2 mi. | (970) 923-3520 | | Top Of The Village Condominiums | 855 Carriage Way | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.2 mi. | (970) 923-3673 | | Wildwood Lodge | 40 Elbert Ln | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.2 mi. | (970) 923-3550 | | Crestwood Lodge Inc | 400 Wood Rd | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.3 mi. | (970) 923-2450 | | Terrace House Condominiums | 65 Campground Ln | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.3 mi. | (970) 923-4350 | | Stonebridge Condominiums | 30 Anderson Ln | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.4 mi. | (970) 923-4323 | | Best Western Tomichi Village Inn | 41883 U S Hwy 50 E | Gunnison, CO | 24.5 mi. | (800) 641-1131 | | Econo Lodge | 37760 Hwy 50 W | Gunnison, CO | 24.5 mi. | (970) 641-1000 | | Water Wheel Inn | 37478 Hwy 50 | Gunnison, CO | 24.5 mi. | (970) 641-1650 | | Lichenhearth Condominiums | 150 Carriage Way | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.5 mi. | (970) 923-4350 | | Tamarack Townhouses | 135 Carriage Way | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.5 mi. | (970) 923-2420 | | Gunnison Super 8 Motel | 411 E Tomichi Ave | Gunnison, CO | 24.6 mi. | (970) 641-1288 | | Holiday Inn Express | 400 E Tomichi Ave | Gunnison, CO | 24.6 mi. | (970) 641-1288 | | Ramada LTD #1973 | 1011 W Rio Grande Ave | Gunnison, CO | 24.7 mi. | (970) 641-2804 | | The Ridge Condominiums | 229 Faraway Rd | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.7 mi. | (970) 923-4700 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 910 E Tomichi Ave | Gunnison, CO | 24.8 mi. | (970) 641-1288 | | Woodbridge Condominiums | 25 Lower Woodbridge Rd | Snowmass Village, CO | 24.8 mi. | (970) 923-4350 | | Aspenwood Condominiums | 600 Carriageway Rd | Snowmass Village, CO | 25.0 mi. | (970) 923-2711 | | Snowmass Mountain Condominiums | 55 Upper Woodbridge Rd | Snowmass Village, CO | 25.0 mi. | (970) 923-4350 | | Sonnenblick Townhomes | 600 Gallen Ln | Snowmass Village, CO | 25.0 mi. | (970) 923-4350 | | The Snowmass Lodge And Club | 239 Snowmass CLB Cir | Snowmass Village, CO | 25.0 mi. | (970) 923-5600 | | Itt Sheraton Luxury Collection - Aspen | 315 E Dean St | Aspen, CO | 26.2 mi. | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Mountain Chalet Aspen | 333 E Durant | Aspen, CO | 26.3 mi. | (800) 321-7813 | | Pines Lodge | 411 S Aspen St | Aspen, CO | 26.3 mi. | (970) 925-5279 | | ST Moritz Lodge | 344 W Hyman Ave | Aspen, CO | 26.3 mi. | (800) 817-2069 | | ST Mortiz Lodge | 334 W Hyman Ave | Aspen, CO | 26.3 mi. | (970) 925-3220 | | Hotel Lenado | 200 S Aspen St | Aspen, CO | 26.4 mi. | (970) 925-6246 | | Sardy House | 128 E Main St | Aspen, CO | 26.4 mi. | (970) 920-2525 | | Snowflake Inn | 221 E Hyman Ave | Aspen, CO | 26.4 mi. | (970) 925-3221 | | The Gant | 610 W End St | Aspen, CO | 26.4 mi. | (970) 925-5000 | | The Little Nell Hotel | 675 E Durant St | Aspen, CO | 26.4 mi. | (970) 920-4600 | | Crestahaus Lodge | 1301 Cooper Ave | Aspen, CO | 26.5 mi. | (970) 925-7081 |
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Irwin Weather & Climate
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Central Colorado has a very complex climate. Even places a few miles apart can experience entirely different weather patterns. The valleys are classified as a semi-arid, continental climate, which becomes a mountain or alpine climate at higher elevations. Humid microclimates may also exist in some places. Abundant sunshine and low humidity is typical in all areas. Summers are mild to warm, and thunderstorms can cause a sudden drop in temperature. Winters are cold and snowy, especially in the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains. Solar radiation penetrates the thin atmosphere high in the mountains, which results in very pleasant temperatures during the winter. This is why skiers are often pictured in very light clothing, even though they're surrounded by snow.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
23°F |
-6°F |
2.58 in. |
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| February |
27°F |
-3°F |
2.44 in. |
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| March |
35°F |
7°F |
2.36 in. |
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| April |
43°F |
17°F |
1.82 in. |
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| May |
55°F |
27°F |
1.63 in. |
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| June |
68°F |
33°F |
1.17 in. |
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| July |
73°F |
38°F |
1.90 in. |
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| August |
72°F |
37°F |
2.00 in. |
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| September |
65°F |
30°F |
1.97 in. |
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| October |
54°F |
21°F |
1.76 in. |
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| November |
37°F |
8°F |
2.09 in. |
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| December |
26°F |
-4°F |
2.15 in. |
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Irwin Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gunnison Crested Butte Regional airport (GUC) located about 25 miles south of Irwin in Gunnison, Colorado, the Montrose Regional airport (MTJ) located approximately 49 miles west of Irwin in Montrose, Colorado, the Central Colorado Regional airport (7V1) located roughly 52 miles east of Irwin in Buena Vista, Colorado, and finally the Eagle County Regional airport (EGE) located around 54 miles north of Irwin in Vail / Eagle, Colorado.
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Irwin Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Fun Junction | Grand Junction | CO | 79.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Club At Crested Butte | Crested Butte | CO | 6.4 mi. | | | Dos Rios Country Club | Gunnison | CO | 24.9 mi. | | | Aspen Golf Course | Aspen | CO | 26.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Crested Butte | Crested Butte | CO | 5.9 mi. | | | Aspen | Aspen | CO | 26.6 mi. | | | Aspen Highlands | Aspen | CO | 26.6 mi. | | | Snowmass | Aspen | CO | 26.6 mi. | | | Tiehack | Aspen | CO | 26.6 mi. | | | Sunlight Mountain Resort | Glenwood Springs | CO | 48.3 mi. | | | Ski Cooper | Leadville | CO | 50.5 mi. | | | Powderhorn Resort | Mesa | CO | 59.5 mi. | | | Beaver Creek | Vail | CO | 65.6 mi. | | | Vail | Vail | CO | 65.6 mi. | | | Breckenridge Ski Resort | Breckenridge | CO | 70.6 mi. | | | Telluride | Telluride | CO | 75.4 mi. | | | Loveland | Georgetown | CO | 94.4 mi. | | | Keystone | Keystone | CO | 98.9 mi. | | | Winter Park | Winter Park | CO | 100.1 mi. | | | Steamboat | Steamboat Springs | CO | 112.2 mi. | | | Purgatory | Durango | CO | 118.4 mi. | |
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