Telluride Guidebook
Hikes
Bear Creek Trail is a 5.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Telluride, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Bear Creek Trail
South Pine StreetBear Creek Trail is a 5.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Telluride, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Jud Wiebe Memorial Trail is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Telluride, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Jud Wiebe Memorial Trail
R1010089020Jud Wiebe Memorial Trail is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Telluride, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Sneffels Highline Trail is a 12.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Telluride, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. A harder trail for the more adventurous!
https://www.americansouthwest.net/colorado/san_juan_mountains/sneffels-highline-trail.html
405 N Aspen St
405 North Aspen StreetSneffels Highline Trail is a 12.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Telluride, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. A harder trail for the more adventurous!
https://www.americansouthwest.net/colorado/san_juan_mountains/sneffels-highline-trail.html
LIZARD HEAD: Initially this trail climbs steeply
in to the Lizard Head Wilderness through spruce
and fir and up to Blackface Ridge. Far reaching
views of the San Juan Mountains can be seen from
this vantage. A good portion of this trail is above
timberline and exposed to lightning during thunderstorms. Eventually the trail contours directly under
Lizard Head Peak, which is a prominent rock feature
standing by itself at 13,113 feet. At this point there
is a trail junction with the Cross Mountain trail and
the Bilk Basin section of the Lizard Head trail. This
is a strenuous hike rewarded by incredible scenic
beauty. From Telluride drive about 3 miles to Highway 145 (Society Turn). Turn left heading south for
about 11 miles to Lizard Head Pass. There is a rest
area and interpretive site on the right side of the
highway. Turn in to the rest area. The trailhead is
above the main parking area on the right.
Trail length: Lizard Head to Cross Mountain 9
miles. Lizard Head to Wilson Mesa (Bilk Creek) 10
miles.
Lizard Head Wilderness
LIZARD HEAD: Initially this trail climbs steeply
in to the Lizard Head Wilderness through spruce
and fir and up to Blackface Ridge. Far reaching
views of the San Juan Mountains can be seen from
this vantage. A good portion of this trail is above
timberline and exposed to lightning during thunderstorms. Eventually the trail contours directly under
Lizard Head Peak, which is a prominent rock feature
standing by itself at 13,113 feet. At this point there
is a trail junction with the Cross Mountain trail and
the Bilk Basin section of the Lizard Head trail. This
is a strenuous hike rewarded by incredible scenic
beauty. From Telluride drive about 3 miles to Highway 145 (Society Turn). Turn left heading south for
about 11 miles to Lizard Head Pass. There is a rest
area and interpretive site on the right side of the
highway. Turn in to the rest area. The trailhead is
above the main parking area on the right.
Trail length: Lizard Head to Cross Mountain 9
miles. Lizard Head to Wilson Mesa (Bilk Creek) 10
miles.
****For experienced climbers/hikers only*****
Telluride's Via Ferrata is not for the faint-hearted. At its most intense, you're suspended on a small iron foothold by a harness at 500 feet. You need a harness, helmet and two tethers w carabiner for this hike. The newly-legal climbing route is technical, breathtaking and exposed on the East end and South-facing wall of Telluride's boxed canyon. If you do decide to partake in this incredible experience, please be safe! Guided hikes are offered too: https://www.telluride.com/plan/business-directory/mountain-trip/
Via Ferrata routes are quite common in Europe. They began in World War I as a means to move troops and equipment over difficult mountainous terrain. Via Ferrata is Italian for Iron Way, and refers to installing iron steps and other aids up difficult rock sections of peaks in the mountains. There are a few Via's in the US, but they are not nearly as common as in Europe.
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Kroger Via Ferrata
Black Bear Pass Summit****For experienced climbers/hikers only*****
Telluride's Via Ferrata is not for the faint-hearted. At its most intense, you're suspended on a small iron foothold by a harness at 500 feet. You need a harness, helmet and two tethers w carabiner for this hike. The newly-legal climbing route is technical, breathtaking and exposed on the East end and South-facing wall of Telluride's boxed canyon. If you do decide to partake in this incredible experience, please be safe! Guided hikes are offered too: https://www.telluride.com/plan/business-directory/mountain-trip/
Via Ferrata routes are quite common in Europe. They began in World War I as a means to move troops and equipment over difficult mountainous terrain. Via Ferrata is Italian for Iron Way, and refers to installing iron steps and other aids up difficult rock sections of peaks in the mountains. There are a few Via's in the US, but they are not nearly as common as in Europe.
Lower, Middle and Upper Blue Lakes is a 8.7 mile out and back trail located near Ridgway, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options. Horses are also able to use this trail.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lower-middle-and-upper-blue-lakes
Blue Lakes Trail
Blue Lakes TrailLower, Middle and Upper Blue Lakes is a 8.7 mile out and back trail located near Ridgway, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options. Horses are also able to use this trail.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lower-middle-and-upper-blue-lakes
Casual Dining
Casual outpost with a variety of pizza styles, including Detroit-style pies, plus local beer on tap. Brown Dog Pizza wins 1st place at the. Pizza World Championships 2015 in Parma, Italy!
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Brown Dog Pizza
110 E Colorado AveCasual outpost with a variety of pizza styles, including Detroit-style pies, plus local beer on tap. Brown Dog Pizza wins 1st place at the. Pizza World Championships 2015 in Parma, Italy!
Mexican cuisine with an organic, modern focus & margaritas are served all day in a colorful space.
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La Cocina De Luz
123 E Colorado AveMexican cuisine with an organic, modern focus & margaritas are served all day in a colorful space.
Hip option for housemade baked goods, sandwiches & breakfast plates, plus local brews & cocktails.
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The Butcher & Baker Cafe
201 E Colorado AveHip option for housemade baked goods, sandwiches & breakfast plates, plus local brews & cocktails.
Fine Dining
White-tablecloth spot serving globally inspired New American fare & cocktails in polished digs.
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Cosmopolitan Restaurant
301 Gus's WayWhite-tablecloth spot serving globally inspired New American fare & cocktails in polished digs.
Hotel steakhouse offering high-end fillets, mountain game & seafood in a sophisticated atmosphere.
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Chop House Restaurant at New Sheridan
231 W Colorado AveHotel steakhouse offering high-end fillets, mountain game & seafood in a sophisticated atmosphere.
Breweries/Bar
Telluride’s oldest and best bar is open daily at 3pm until 2am with fellowship, pool, foosball and live music every Thursday
Dating from 1895, the Historic Bar is one of the oldest bars in the west and beloved by the locals. As Telluride’s best bar, it is here that we locals hang out, meet and plan our backpack trip, our runs, and high country adventures.
Best Historic Bars of the West – we are original to 1895 and thriving
The bar has remained unchanged since 1895, boasting its original lead glass divider panels, mahogany wood paneling and filigree light fixtures. This piece of the town’s history is a tried and true “good time”.
We are one of the best historic bars in the West.
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New Sheridan Hotel
231 W Colorado AveTelluride’s oldest and best bar is open daily at 3pm until 2am with fellowship, pool, foosball and live music every Thursday
Dating from 1895, the Historic Bar is one of the oldest bars in the west and beloved by the locals. As Telluride’s best bar, it is here that we locals hang out, meet and plan our backpack trip, our runs, and high country adventures.
Best Historic Bars of the West – we are original to 1895 and thriving
The bar has remained unchanged since 1895, boasting its original lead glass divider panels, mahogany wood paneling and filigree light fixtures. This piece of the town’s history is a tried and true “good time”.
We are one of the best historic bars in the West.
Brewing bad ass beers since 2011, Telluride Brewing Company brews a wide variety of artisanal craft beers, stemming straight from Rocky Mountain snow-melt, premium malts and high-quality hops.
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Telluride Brewing Company
156 Society DrBrewing bad ass beers since 2011, Telluride Brewing Company brews a wide variety of artisanal craft beers, stemming straight from Rocky Mountain snow-melt, premium malts and high-quality hops.