The Telluride Valley Floor stretches for three miles along the CO-145 spur. This 570-acre forever-wild protected gateway to Telluride features meadows, the San Miguel River, and a year-round activity trail.
Cascade Creek follows along the western base of the mountain and often sees less traffic than other popular high-country trails in the area.
The main Hermosa Creek Trail is always the most well-worn route and sees several junctions in the 12.7-mile one way.
The iconic Colorado Trail stretches 500 miles from Denver to its terminus in Durango and is one of the state’s great recreational assets.
A stunning day hike, or a great four-to-five day backpack trip near Vallecito, Colorado.
These trails head up the ridges on the east side of Vallecito Lake, following creeks with waterfalls to open meadows.
The iconic Colorado Trail stretches 500 miles from Denver to its terminus in Durango and is one of the state’s great recreational assets.
Vallecito Lake offers a variety of year-round trails just 40 minutes from Durango.
Near Silverton you’ll find a number of thirteeners that can be completed as day hikes, including Kendall Mountain, Kendall Peak and Stony Peak.
La Plata Canyon is in an area west of Durango with many mid country trail options.
