Near Valley Floor Trail
Heading up the Valley Floor Connector Trail.
Near Valley Floor Trail
The start of the Valley Floor Trail.
Near Valley Floor Trail
Rainy day in the aspens.

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Valley Floor Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A flat hike through meadows and aspens along the San Miguel River.
2.1
mi
Distance
65
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.13mi
Distance
65ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
8,714ft
High Point
8,651ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This flat and relatively easy singletrack trail connects from Hwy 145/ Lawson Hill to town (via the San Miguel River Trail). The trail surface is smooth and well-maintained which means you can take your time to look around at the fabulous views. The trail heads in and out of several aspen groves where you'll find wildflowers in the spring and beautiful colors in the fall. You'll cross several small streams that join with the winding San Miguel, and all stream crossings have small bridges so there is no fear of getting your feet wet. This trail is a great option to make a loop with the San Miguel River Trail and the Telluride Bike Path for those looking for a longer outing, or it can be a great option for an out and back on its own.

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Contributors
Kristen Arendt