Location: Telluride
Top Things to do in Telluride
Top 10 Free Things to do in Telluride, Colorado (CO)
Nestled in the towering San Juans, Telluride offers visitors abundant trout fishing and hiking opportunities in summer, plus downhill and cross country skiing in winter. One of the world's most beautiful ski resorts, this former gold rush town has been popular with skiers since the '70s. Walk, catch free shuttles or soar to 9500 feet on the Mountain Village gondola. Appreciate the area's history and beauty at Telluride Historical Museum and Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado's longest free falling falls.
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1. Blue Lakes Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
A challenging and beautiful hiking trail about 10 miles out of town.
Reviewed By baoh314 - Phoenix, United States
Directions to this trail is pretty spot on with All Trails app. The hike itself was about 8 miles round trip with a lot of elevation gain hiking in. Some minor switchbacks I would say around 8 -10 total, but nothing too significant. The views along this trail is picturesques with wildlife popping up here and there. The fields of flowers and waterfalls were my highlights. The end result is the Blue Lake and we got lucky cause there were still a little bit of snow.
2. Sneffels Highline Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Rated as difficult and requiring experience with altitude, this scenic 13-mile hiking trail skirts the perimeter of the Sneffels Wilderness, with a 3,600 foot elevation change.
3. Bear Creek Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 406 reviews
Scenic waterfalls that tumble down into Telluride's box canyon in the San Juan Mountains.
Reviewed By wgm51 - Albuquerque, United States
This is a relatively easy trail - about 2.5 miles to the Falls starting at the end of S. Pine Street. The trail does climb most of the way but is not steep until very near the Falls. It is a beautiful hike and you can walk right up to the base of the Falls at the end. Go early to avoid the crowds since this trail is very popular.
4. Telluride Mountain Village Gondola
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,916 reviews
One of the most unique forms of public transportation connects Mountain Village to Telluride offering stunning 360-degree views of the San Juan Mountains that extend as far away as Utah. The gondola, the first and only free public transportation of its kind in the United States opened in 1996 and was initially built to help improve air quality while expanding the ski area. It is entirely free to commuters and sightseers. Since then, it has become a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike, giving them a stunning ride that caps out at 10,540 feet above sea level. Approximately 3 million passenger rides annually – and safely – and more than 50 million passenger trips have been provided since opening day. The gondola operates roughly 287 days each year with routine maintenance scheduled during our shoulder season months. It takes about 12 minutes to get from the Town of Telluride to Mountain Village Village. It takes 3 minutes from Mountain Village Center to Market Plaza.
Reviewed By BestTravelsNow - Hereford, United States
Terrific way to get up and own the mountain for various activities. Whether going mid-mountain for coffee or all the way down for Telluride activities. Stayed at the top at Mountain Lodge and this was a terrific mode of transportation during our weeklong stay. Whether going out for drinks, food or hiking.
5. Ophir Pass Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By AutumnLP - East Peoria, United States
It's not nothing. We drive this pass to earn our first jeep badge however we were not prepared for the terrain because people say how easy it is. It was exciting and terrifying for those afraid of heights.
6. San Miguel River
7. Main Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By Blueshacker - Palm City, United States
Many shops and eateries made this a great place to enjoy drinks, food and shopping for souveniers. People in the shops were very friendly.
8. Sheridan Bar
9. Jud Wiebe Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By CCOfenstein - Salida, United States
The perfect hike to start your day in Telluride. The incline is pretty challenging so if you're new to Colorado hikes, pace yourself. Beautiful views the whole way through aspen groves, open mountain vistas, and ending in thicker forest.
