Leaves are just starting to turn - absolutely lovely. But of elevation change, but nothing too crazy. I went a little off and past the “trail” following cow tracks for fun.
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Beautiful short hike up to Lake Ruby. You can scramble in the
To the top of the ridge and see columbine lake
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super steep and super hard entire way to lower lake, esp for someone who doesn’t get to hike a ton…but it was worth it. i managed the scamper up to the viewpoint above lower lake, and def recommend doing that for the view. getting back down to the car was a knee-breaker, but take the day, take your time and enjoy!!
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This is a nice hike in Telluride from Lawson Hill. Got to do Some birding and some elking. Be careful for mountain bikers.
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I really enjoyed this hike. Had a little bit of snow today, but not bad. The first half mile is pretty steep, but overall it’s really not that bad of a hike. Great views.
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This trail is pretty steep. Great views, but it’s not an easy hike, especially when there’s some snow on the trail.
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This trail is pretty steep. Great views, but it’s not an easy hike, especially when there’s some snow on the trail.
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Went on jeep trip with friends in Sept. to Ouray. Colors were spectacular.
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This trail delivers all you would expect in the Colorado San Juans. A bit crowded on weekends but not unbearable.
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Gaia’s map needs update. I had a recent local paper map that was accurate. Gaia’s is out of date as parts of the route have been changed.
Lovely hiked not used by many people.
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A very nice high elevation with lakes and a view over and down to telluride
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Amazing!! There was so much variety from the unbelievable views to the bright yellow Aspens to the solitude of an old growth forest. Yes that was on one hike.
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The first lake is the most scenic with it’s amazing turquoise blue color but the next 2 lakes are also beautiful with great reflections and above-tree line scenery.
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I didn’t mean to rate this but I can’t delete it. Bad feature. I have driven the road and it is a really nice drive with great views of Mt Sneffels and the surrounding mountains.
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It was a nice easy and beautiful hike. We saw lost of moose poop, saw squirrels and snow shoe hare rabbit. Also saw 2 bull moose in a far distance.
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Easy parking access and really unusual trail right along the edge of a cliff. Walking on slate sounded like stepping on glass - but was stable and felt safe. Amazing views of Mt Abram and Ouray.
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Lots of climbing but pretty easy. The steps on Black Bear are a bit tricky just pick your line. Did the loop in our Maverick Sport XRC.
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Beautiful hike with 3 lakes and wonderful views. High elevation is biggest challenge but not overly steep.
We parked at the intermediate area as The last section of the road is narrow and rocky, a 4WD Jeep style vehicle is recommended to drive it. Our starting elevation was just under 11,900’ and we reached 12,800’at the 3rd lake. There’s a lot of sheep in the area so watch your step.
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If you’re looking for a more challenging hike and beautiful views, this is a good option. Paused my hike halfway through and didn’t restart until later, total rookie mistake. This total elevation gain is 2,000 feet.
Take Bear Creek trail out of town. Just before the falls take the Wasatch Trail (clearly marked) then to East Fork Bear Creek Trail (clearly marked). Beautiful valley at 11,000 feet with amazing views.
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I will start by saying this … it’s not a one way ! I would not say the trail is difficult but sketchy and some areas. The road is fairly easy with one part where you’re on a very narrow stretch of road on the side of the mountain which made it difficult for passing other vehicles.
The views are amazing you will not be disappointed!
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The upstream route was challenging in places. It was necessary to hang outward by the arms in places due to somewhat overhanging rock. The downstream route is easier.
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Short, sweet and wonderful views! This is a must do in Telluride (and if you can only do this or the falls at Bear Creek, do this)
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Pretty good, but mostly along a fire road. The ending was nice at the waterfall and the path was clear. I'd do it if I had to.
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This is one awesome trail. Not for beginners or the faint of heart. Definitely need to know what you are doing.
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May be my new favorite hike in CO. Great scenery from the trailhead to the lakes. Challenging in a few areas, but worth the climb. Great hike!
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Beautiful!! We hiked to the saddle above the lake. 360 degree views. Vibrant blue lake. Views the entire way with a waterfall and stream running along the side. The grade was moderate the whole hike. Will definitely do again.
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Wonderful primitive road. Incredible scenery, relative little traffic, and plenty of hiking and primitive camping. Higher clearance stock vehicles should be fine—even crossovers. Sedans would struggle.
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Mears trail is a great flat trail perfect for first day. But do not cross the road and the end and think you can connect to another hike. Not there
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Easy parking access and really unusual trail right along the edge of a cliff. Walking on slate sounded like stepping on glass - but was stable and felt safe. Amazing views of Mt Abram and Ouray.
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We lucked out with great weather in early July. There were clouds and a light rain on the way up to keep us cool. Sunny on the way back down. I'd imagine that it would be very hot if the sun was out the whole time. There were quite a few folks on the trail and at the falls. It is very popular for visitors and locals in Telluride. Still, we enjoyed it and our secluded lunch on the creek near the falls.
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Just an all out fun drive.. yea you do need a high clearance 4x4.. no your grand Cherokee or Lexus is not the vehicle for this trail. It’s narrow and steep in areas and has some very tight switch back turns. You can run engineer to Lake City turn on to Cinnamon pass and make an even longer trip.. it is a great loop to run!
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Super great hike ! 3hr up (could drop to 2.5hrs with faster crew). 1;45min on way down. Very steep up. Beautiful trail and hooks into grassy cli,b up through the rocks. This would be an epic spring ski option. A little tight of the summit through the coulior\drainage
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Awesome for fall color-good for dogs. You can also tie into Jud Webbe trail into town. Lots of water.
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Steep, fun and really a pretty easy to find trail considering it’s unmarked!
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This drive was all sorts of fun .. we had 3 seasons of weather and ended up in Silverton to dry out.. Then we drive to Clear Lake then back to Ouray and Ridgway.
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This is an awesome trail area.. we jeeper to the top of Yankeeboy Basin then chose the hike to Blue Lakes .. you can hike to
MT Sneffles from here as well.. 13,000 ft we got rain and ice pellets for about 20 mins .. the trail up to the summit does have a difficult section that is slick and steep .. a good pair of hiking shoes is recommended!
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Amazing views the entire time. I would have stopped more often to record video and photos but we were racing sunlight. I would go 2-3 hours before sunset to get some spectacular views of the sun beaming through the clouds onto the mountain sides. Also, look out for deer. They aren’t afraid to stay within 10 yards of the vehicle.
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Neat and quick accent let you view city from
birds eye view. Went by waterfalls and box canyon and were able to take 2 pugs on the trail. The bridge over box canon was scary for the dogs as you could see below you!
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Great views, somewhat challenging. I would like to do the entire Perimeter Trail
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Trailhead was 50 yards from my condo. Lots of hikers. Moderate for my level but definitely a great workout. The top of the falls was really cool.
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This was.a very challenging hike to get up to falls, but it was worth the pain to get to there. The bright side is that it’s all downhill the way back!
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Awesome trail. Tons of awesome views and just enough obstacles to keep you on your toes.
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Scenery is 5 stars, actual hiking is 3 stars. Depending on where you park on the road up to Bridal Veil, you’ve got some road hiking (hitch a ride up with a passerby). Then, once atop the falls, it’s more road hiking, albeit with no cars, all the way to the lake. It’s a very rocky path. Easy to get off route as there are several other old mining roads around and none are signed. Gaia GPS to the rescue!
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Great views and nicely laid out scree steps. A little route finding required at the top to loop around the backside but not too bad.
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Last Dollar pass is a great introduction to driving mountain passes in Colorado.
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Great morning hike; even with 3/4 of the trail was still covered in snow. The lakes were frozen over still as well.
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Very scenic hike with excellent views of the valley. There is a good stopping point with a running river and big boulder as shade if you can’t make it to the falls. This was one of my first hikes in Telluride
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The perimeter trail was awesome a few sketchy parts with snow and ice but overall the views are fantastic can’t wait to do it again.
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Nice and easy drive for a vehicle with high clearance. There were some deep ruts that may have stopped some smaller vehicles. Great scenery and made for a good day.
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Excellent family friendly hike up to the falls. There is a great spot about midway to have a snack break with incredible views of the mountains looking behind you. Avalanche remnants are there, excellent scenery and then you end with the waterfalls that are so refreshing after a moderated hike!
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I don't see why this trail is rated difficult... it's several switchbacks, but the elevation gain is not too terribly difficult. The views looking back on the town of Telluride are priceless. Great views of Bridal Veil falls as well.
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Awesome off road trail. Not easy but not too tough either. Only a few skid plate contacts and nobody got stuck. (Tacoma with 3” lift and 285’s)
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This hiker only modification to the popular Village Trail takes you directly to or from the Mountain Village core and the Gondola. The very bottom is in the Telski Bike Park so use caution in this area including leashing up a dog.
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In Telluride the Bear Creek trail. After 2.5 miles a gorgeous water falls. You can use switch backs to hike to the top. We steep sections and single track but fairly moderate to easy.
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I started out at 950 am and hiked the Ouray end of the Dallas trail out and back. Very good for the most part. The was one tree I needed to crawl under and several more to climb over. Most of the streams were easy crossings. Moonshine Park was fabulous with great views of the Cimarrons. I wanted to get better pictures of the Sneffels range so extended the hike about 1/3 mile up a hill into a small park. Takes almost as long to come down 3000 ft as going up because of steep switchbacks near the beginning. Finished at 345. My wife and pup picked me up at the trailhead and we went into Ridgway, True Grit Cafe, for a well-earned Salmon, cranberry, almond, and blue cheese salad and a lot of tea. Highly recommended!
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