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Telluride Colorado - Hiking

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Hiking in mid-summer to late fall around Telluride is a magical experience. The towering mountain peaks, wildflowers, cascading waterfalls and abandoned mining towns offer an embarrassment of picturesque riches. Listed below are some of the best trails.



Alpine Gulch Trail Intermediate
 12 mile roundtrip 7 to 9 hours
Alpine Gulch trail is a strenuous hike that offers many scenic views.
American Basin Trail Intermediate
 6.4 mile roundtrip 4 to 5 hours
American Basin Trail lead to scenic Sloan Lake, home of the threatened Colorado cutthroat trout, and up to the 14,000 foot Handies Peak.
Cataract Gulch Trail Intermediate
 16.4 mile roundtrip 9 to 10 hours
Cataract Gulch Trail offers a popular, scenic hike along Cataract Gulch with several small waterfalls along the way.
Cooper Creek Trail Intermediate
 8.2 mile roundtrip 4 to 5 hours
Cooper Creek Trail leads to scenic Cooper Lake in a quiet glacial valley.
Cottonwood Creek Trail Intermediate
Pass through aspen and spruce stands with frequent views of the surrounding cliffs.
Cuba Gulch Trail Intermediate
 6.5 mile roundtrip 3 to 4 hours
Spectacular views of narrow canyons and waterfalls.
Devils Creek Trail Intermediate
 13.6 mile roundtrip 7 to 9 hours
Beautiful views of the Lake Fork Valley are visible from many points along this trail. The trail follows the Devil's Creek drainage and ends atop Cannibal Plateau at Devil's Lake.
Grizzly Gulch Trail Intermediate
 8.4 mile roundtrip 4.5 to 5.5 hours
The most popular trail to the 14,000 foot Handies Peak.
Silver Creek Trail Intermediate
 11.4 mile roundtrip 6 to 7 hours
Wager Gulch Trail Intermediate
 9.6 mile roundtrip 5 to 6 hours
A rough four-wheel drive route leading to Carson, the best preserved ghost town in the San Juans.
Waterdog Lake Trail Intermediate
 7.2 mile roundtrip 3.5 to 4.5 hours
This trail ends at scenic Waterdog Lake, a good spot for fishing, camping or a picnic.

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