Telluride Hiking Trails, Hikes and Guides

Telluride, Colorado is a fantastic place to enjoy the countryside on your own two feet. The area has four waterfalls, the highest concentration of 14,000 feet peaks in North American, great high-altitudes mining towns just waiting to be explored, and incredible high mountain passes.

Each season, new pallets of colors greet you – blooming, fragrant wildflowers in the summer and the bright yellows, reds, and burnt oranges in the fall.

For the best wilderness experience, try hiking in the glorious San Juan Mountains in and around Telluride, Colorado. You can hike through high alpine meadows covered with fragrant, blooming wildflowers, wade through crystal clear streams, and ascend high mountain peaks. Travel at your own speed. Take a gentle walk or try a power hike. Either way, the scenery is spectacular.

Take the opportunity to have professional guides teach you about the natural and cultural history of the area, by taking a guided tour. You can experience wild, remote places and still make it back to town for lunch or dinner, thanks to Telluride's close proximity to the mountains.

Hiking in the mountains can be a very enjoyable family adventure. Children can enjoy the beauty of the area and learn to identify animal tracks, plants and various mountain peaks.You can take a ½-day hike, a full day adventure, or spend several days in the mountains and sleep under the stars each night!