Near Telluride Bike Path
The start of the Valley Floor Trail.
Near Telluride Bike Path
Telluride rainbow.
Near Telluride Bike Path
Telluride hot air balloon festival!
Near Telluride Bike Path
The view from the bike path.

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Telluride Bike Path

2.0 (1 Rating)
A paved path connecting Telluride to Lawson Hill.
3.3
mi
Distance
56
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.31mi
Distance
56ft
Elevation Gain
147ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
8,758ft
High Point
8,652ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This path starts in Telluride at the intersection of Davis and Colorado. It parallels Highway 145, eventually connecting to the Galloping Goose Trail and Upper Valley Floor in Lawson Hill. The other option is to make a complete loop of the Valley Floor by connecting with the west end of the San Miguel River Trail on the south side of the Valley Floor. While the trail isn't very secluded as it runs right next to Hwy 145 (the main drag to get into downtown Telluride), the valley itself is still beautiful as the San Miguel River creates a lush, green setting. If hiking the trail toward town, you'll be able to appreciate the ever-stunning views of Bridal Veil and Ingram Falls as well as the beautiful views of the Sneffles range and the aspen covered hillsides that surround you.

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Contributors
Kristen Arendt