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A bookshelf with various books, including titles like "David Bowie Is Inside" and "Inventing Downtown."

A bar with wooden flooring, leather booths, and a long counter with stools.

A restaurant interior with a tufted leather bench, wooden tables, and framed pictures on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a TV, and a window with a view.

1. Public House Lofts

Elk Avenue Historic District, 2.5 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Richard

฿10,061

฿11,409 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wooden chairs, and a building with a balcony.

A room with a wooden bench, a wall-mounted shoe rack, a framed landscape painting, and a chalkboard with words.

A modern kitchen with a white island, black bar stools, and a large flat-screen TV.

A two-story lodge with a wooden deck and a covered porch.

2. Vaquera House

Downtown Crested Butte, 3 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Page

฿26,405

฿29,943 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A residential area with houses, a prominent Mountain Lodge building, and a road.

A balcony with two metal chairs, overlooking a mountain and a residential area with houses and trees.

A cozy bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and hanging lights.

A restaurant with wooden walls and large windows, tables set with purple placemats and flowers.

3. Elk Mountain Lodge

Downtown Crested Butte, 2.3 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

greg

฿7,320

฿8,869 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A river with a rocky shore and tall trees in the background.

A kitchen counter with various items including baskets, a coffee maker, and a plate of fruit.

A hot tub with a duck float, surrounded by a wooden deck, with a view of a forested area and a stop sign in the background.

A building labeled "Old Town Inn" with a parking lot and a mountain in the background.

4. Old Town Inn

Downtown Crested Butte, 3.2 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Louis

฿4,646

฿5,269 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A multi-story building with a central tower, balconies, and snow-covered roofs, surrounded by mountains.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a central glass dining table surrounded by chairs, and a stone fireplace.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a high ceiling.

A multi-story hotel with a snow-covered entrance, a mountain backdrop, and illuminated trees.

5. The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, A Vail Resorts Property

Mount Crested Butte, 3.6 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

David

฿5,792

฿8,350 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A snow-covered mountain town at night with illuminated buildings and ski slopes in the background.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, granite countertops, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden chairs, and a table.

6. Nordic Inn

Mount Crested Butte, 3.6 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Louan

฿3,910

฿5,519 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs and tables, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A bar area with a view of mountains, bar stools, and shelves with bottles and decorative items.

A cozy living room with a large flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a small coffee table.

A snow-covered street with colorful buildings, including a green building with a sign that reads "McGill's."

7. Elevation Hotel & Spa

Mount Crested Butte, 3.6 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Shelby

฿4,066

฿6,173 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone-walled living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden table with a copper pot.

A snow-covered mountain town with multiple buildings, including a hotel with a red roof and a large parking area.

A dining area with a large window, a table set with plates and a fruit bowl, and a modern light fixture.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. A kitchen with a microwave and cabinets is visible in the background.

8. The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality (No Resort Fees)

Mount Crested Butte, 3.5 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Misty

฿1,969

฿6,876 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A snow-covered street with historic buildings and parked cars.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple floors, and a pool area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a sink.

A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in oven.

9. Updated 1 Bedroom In Mountaineer Square Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

Mount Crested Butte, 3.6 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Tommy

฿12,317

฿19,854 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, a framed picture on the wall, and a leather armchair.

A stone-walled elevator area with two elevators, each marked with a digital display.

A swimming pool with a fountain, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to multi-story buildings.

A stone building entrance with a wooden ceiling, a FedEx mailbox, and a sign that reads "Woodstock Grill."

10. Crested Butte Studio w/ Community Hot Tub & Pool!

Mount Crested Butte, 3.5 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

฿4,980

฿12,789 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel with multiple floors, a stone tower, and a mountain backdrop.

A swimming pool with a stone wall and a building with multiple balconies in the background.

A stone-walled room with a fireplace, two armchairs, and a bench.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and stone walls.

11. The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property

Mount Crested Butte, 3.5 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Marcus

฿3,300

฿4,916 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with a clear blue pool, surrounded by a fence and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A hotel room with a large window offering a mountain view, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk with two chairs, and a dresser.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign reading "The Grand Lodge".

12. Grand Lodge Condo In The Heart Of Mt Crested Butte 1 Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

Mount Crested Butte, 3.5 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Peter

฿5,980

฿10,745 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool area with a hot tub, surrounded by snow-covered trees and buildings.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator.

Four wooden Adirondack chairs facing a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with a wooden door, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

13. Grand Lodge Condo In The Heart Of Mt Crested Butte 1 Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

Mount Crested Butte, 3.5 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Judith

฿6,231

฿11,100 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a snowy mountain town. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, and a sofa.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a snow-covered entrance.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

14. Grand Lodge Condo In The Heart Of Mt Cb 1 Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

Mount Crested Butte, 3.5 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

Cheryl

฿5,980

฿10,745 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central tower, balconies, and snow-covered roofs.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A wooden building with a sign reading "Umbrella Bar at Ten Peaks" and a covered seating area with chairs and tables.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

15. Modern King Room In Heart Of Mt. Crested Butte Hotel Room by RedAwning

Mount Crested Butte, 3.6 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

฿9,792

฿14,073 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A view from a balcony overlooking a ski resort area with wooden buildings and a snow-covered ground.

A cozy room with a bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and a colorful rug.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a fireplace, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a decorative leaf, a blue armchair, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

16. Studio Efficiency Unit With Balcony Over Mountaineer Square 1 Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

Mount Crested Butte, 3.6 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

฿11,291

฿18,378 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with balconies and a snow-covered courtyard.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a dishwasher, and a countertop with various items.

A stacked washer and dryer unit with a basket of laundry on top.

A building with a snow-covered mountain in the background.

17. Slopeside Studio Unit With Kitchenette Studio Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

Mount Crested Butte, 3.6 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

฿10,800

฿15,522 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and a ski lift structure.

A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a large window.

A person on a bicycle with skis strapped to the back, navigating a snowy path with a wooden fence and a red building in the background.

18. Comfortable 1 Bedroom Slopeside Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

Mount Crested Butte, 3.6 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

฿12,273

฿19,790 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a central island.

A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a grey sofa, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a bedroom with a large mirror.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

19. One Bedroom Condo with Large Balcony over Mountaineer Square 1 Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

Mount Crested Butte, 3.6 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

฿12,273

฿19,790 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a television on a wooden cabinet, and a comfortable seating area with a leather couch and ottoman.

20. Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Mount Crested Butte, 3.5 km from Alien Shack Trailhead

฿5,355

฿7,697 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Alien Shack Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Public House Lofts	9.8 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
Vaquera House	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Elk Mountain Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 301 reviews	View
Old Town Inn	9.4 Exceptional 581 reviews	View
The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, A Vail Resorts Property	9.2 Wonderful 892 reviews	View

Top Alien Shack Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Nordic Inn

8/10 Good

"We thought the room was great and breakfast was good. We didn’t realize we would be staying somewhere different than where we checked in but it turned out to be a really nice setting just up the road. The place we stayed was beautiful, with dark sky opportunities and hiking very close by."

The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Great pool and hot tub. Very nice staff. Clean rooms and good value."

The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality (No Resort Fees)

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. Steps to the bus to go to town. Kitchenette was perfect for our stay. Great space for my husband and I. Our dog loved the space and there were dog “stations” all around the property, so walking her was so easy. We will definitely be coming back."

Elk Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff! We enjoyed our night after hiking over from Aspen."

Public House Lofts

10/10 Excellent

"This was one of the nicest places we have stayed! The amenities were all top notch!"

Other attractions near Alien Shack Trailhead

Gronk Trailhead

You can take time to visit Gronk Trailhead during your travels to Crested Butte. Discover the area's shops and seek out its ski slopes.

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Pooche's Trailhead

You can take time to visit Pooche's Trailhead during your travels to Crested Butte. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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Red Lady Trailhead

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Red Lady Trailhead during your travels to Crested Butte. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

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Crested Butte Mountain Theatre

7.6/10 (32 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Crested Butte Mountain Theatre during your stay in Crested Butte. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy its ski slopes.

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Trail 403

8.2/10 (32 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Trail 403 and popular activities such as skiing in Crested Butte. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Sea Level Spa

7.2/10 (33 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Sea Level Spa and popular activities such as skiing in Crested Butte. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Meridian Lake

8.2/10 (21 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Meridian Lake during your travels in Crested Butte. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.

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Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum during your travels in Crested Butte. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy its ski slopes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Alien Shack Trailhead?

Alien Shack Trailhead is located in Crested Butte. Travellers like the surrounding area for its restaurants, skiing and shopping. You'll find 1081 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Alien Shack Trailhead?

The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Alien Shack Trailhead. Other good options within 5 miles include Elevation Hotel & Spa and The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality (No Resort Fees).

How many hotels are there close to Alien Shack Trailhead?

Expedia has 1081 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Alien Shack Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Alien Shack Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Alien Shack Trailhead.

What can I see and do near Alien Shack Trailhead?

Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Big Mine Park, Crested Butte Town Park and Town Park. Head up the mountain to Crested Butte Nordic Center or Crested Butte Mountain Resort to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Trailhead Children's Museum, Trailhead Discovery Museum and Ice Rink.

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Our top choices for Alien Shack Trailhead hotels

1. Public House Lofts

2. Vaquera House

3. Elk Mountain Lodge

4. Old Town Inn

5. The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, A Vail Resorts Property

6. Nordic Inn

7. Elevation Hotel & Spa

8. The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality (No Resort Fees)

9. Updated 1 Bedroom In Mountaineer Square Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

10. Crested Butte Studio w/ Community Hot Tub & Pool!

11. The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property

12. Grand Lodge Condo In The Heart Of Mt Crested Butte 1 Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

13. Grand Lodge Condo In The Heart Of Mt Crested Butte 1 Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

14. Grand Lodge Condo In The Heart Of Mt Cb 1 Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

15. Modern King Room In Heart Of Mt. Crested Butte Hotel Room by RedAwning

16. Studio Efficiency Unit With Balcony Over Mountaineer Square 1 Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

17. Slopeside Studio Unit With Kitchenette Studio Bedroom Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

18. Comfortable 1 Bedroom Slopeside Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

19. One Bedroom Condo with Large Balcony over Mountaineer Square 1 Condo - No Cleaning Fee! by RedAwning

20. Crested Butte Mountain Resort

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Top Alien Shack Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Nordic Inn

The Grand Lodge, A Vail Resorts Property

The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality (No Resort Fees)

Elk Mountain Lodge

Public House Lofts

Other attractions near Alien Shack Trailhead

Gronk Trailhead

Pooche's Trailhead

Red Lady Trailhead

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre

Trail 403

Sea Level Spa

Meridian Lake

Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum

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