Terrible Mountain Gallery

Grand Opening: July 18-2025 (5-9pm)

Nestled in the majestic Quartz Creek Valley, the Terrible Mountain Gallery awaits art enthusiasts with open doors. The gallery embraces the vibrant culture of remote Colorado, showcasing an extraordinary array of curated artworks from diverse talents. The gallery collection of wall art, photography, handmade gifts & home decor is infused with the spirit of the mountains, captivating visitors with visual narratives that echo the majesty and grandeur of the surrounding wilderness.

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409 Main Street, Pitkin, CO 81241

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Where is Terrible Mountain Gallery

Nestled deep in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Terrible Mountain Gallery offers a unique artistic escape. You'll find us in the majestic Quartz Creek Valley at an elevation of 9,242 feet in Pitkin, Colorado.

38∘ 36′ 30″ N, 106∘ 31′ 10″ W

409 Main St. Pitkin, CO 81241

Getting Here

Reaching the gallery is an adventure in itself, with several scenic routes to choose from:

Rugged Cumberland Pass: (seasonal closures)

For those seeking an exhilarating journey, this unpaved 12,034' mountain pass offers panoramic mountain views, high alpine landscape, wildlife and historic sites.

Waunita Pass: (seasonal closures)

A popular and picturesque unpaved route, providing stunning mountain vistas, diverse landscapes, wildlife and historic sites.

Highway 76:

Located 13 miles east of Gunnison, this 15 mile long highway travels through diverse mountain landscapes, passes historic mining towns, and ends in Pitkin offering a more direct approach.

Nearby Towns

We're conveniently situated near the charming mountain towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, making us a perfect stop on your Colorado art and adventure itinerary.

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