Near See Forever Trail
Trailhead at the top of the Gondola St. Sophia Station, overlooking town.
Near See Forever Trail
Entry into aspen forest, just beyond Allred's Restaurant and top of Gondola, go left here.
Near See Forever Trail
Telluride Trail Gondola Trailhead

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See Forever Trail

4.5 (6 Ratings)
An intermediate trail to gain panoramic views of all the surrounding peaks and valleys.
2.4
mi
Distance
1,606
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.43mi
Distance
1,606ft
Elevation Gain
17ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
12,102ft
High Point
10,514ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The pedestrian-only portion of this trail starts 0.2 miles south of Station St. Sophia. For bikers, the access point to the See Forever Trail is from St. Sophia via Coonskin Loop Trail. This dirt ski service road climbs along the ridgeline 1,710 feet in 2.8 miles to the Wasatch Connection trailhead. Vehicles may be encountered. With 360-degree views of surrounding mountain ranges and peaks, this trail is often combined with the Wasatch Connection to the Wasatch Trail to form an all-day, 8.3 miles, 3,510 foot steep descent onto the Bear Creek Trail, leading into the town of Telluride.

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Contributors
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