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Nestled in the towering San Juans, Telluride offers visitors abundant trout fishing and hiking opportunities in summer, plus downhill and cross country skiing in winter. One of the world's most beautiful ski resorts, this former gold rush town has been popular with skiers since the '70s. Walk, catch free shuttles or soar to 9500 feet on the Mountain Village gondola. Appreciate the area's history and beauty at Telluride Historical Museum and Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado's longest free falling falls.
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1. Blue Lakes Trail
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
A challenging and beautiful hiking trail about 10 miles out of town.
Reviewed By baoh314 - Phoenix, United States
Directions to this trail is pretty spot on with All Trails app. The hike itself was about 8 miles round trip with a lot of elevation gain hiking in. Some minor switchbacks I would say around 8 -10 total, but nothing too significant. The views along this trail is picturesques with wildlife popping up here and there. The fields of flowers and waterfalls were my highlights. The end result is the Blue Lake and we got lucky cause there were still a little bit of snow.
2. Telluride Helitrax
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Guided Helicopter Skiing and Snowboarding.
3. 4 Corners Whitewater / Telluride
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Telluride Kayak School has provided Southwest Colorado with a decade of world-class kayak instruction and whitewater raft trips. 4 Corners Whitewater, provides the most experienced guides/instructors, the best equipment and the smallest groups for whitewater trips in the Telluride region. We invite you and your family to join us for a truly exceptional river experience.
4. Telluride Outside
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5.0 based on 164 reviews
Since 1984, Telluride Outside has been the premier guide service in Southwest Colorado. We offer six exciting adventures: fly fishing, snowmobile, 4-WD, whitewater rafting, stand up paddle board and photography tours.
Reviewed By _danielehuxtable - Broomfield, United States
We had the most amazing trip up to Imogene Pass with our tour guide Andrew! He was a terrific driver and local historian. We also appreciated that he was safe wearing a mask for our protection during COVID. Definitely recommend hiring a professional for that d drive!!
5. Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
Experience Colorado rafting on the beautiful San Miguel River just outside Telluride, Colorado and near Ouray Colorado. The winding, twisting waterway admist red rock walls and contrasting green pines will thrill you along with the constant class II "splashes" and class III "wet and fun" rapids! Don't miss the highlight of your Southwest trip!
6. Telluride Paragliding
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Telluride Paragliding LLC is the only permitted and insured tandem paragliding outfit allowed to operate from the Telluride Ski and Golf Resort. No experience necessary, ages 5-85 years old. After a safety briefing and waivers off we go into the air flying like a bird! Join us for an unforgettable experience. USHPA certified guides
7. Colorado 145
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5.0 based on 86 reviews
Located in Telluride, Colorado, at Mountain Village. Colorado 145 Jeep Rentals is locally owned and operated, providing year-round 4x4 rentals for transportation or off-road adventures on historic trails, and scenic byways.
8. Black Bear Pass
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5.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By VAtraveller17
We took a tour with Telluride Outfitters. Roger was our driver. He was great. Black Bear is a one way pass, so we started out and went over Ophir pass and then the highway to Black Bear. The views are amazing. This is an off-road jeep ride that is rated as advanced. Once you reach the pass, you take a nice picture with the sign, if all the jeepers who are lined up with their jeeps to have their pictures taken let you cut in line - otherwise you may be there a while. The downward trip back into Telluride is very steep crossing small waterfalls etc.. Great view of Bridal Veil Falls - which you go right past. This an Imogen Pass are the 2 must do jeep rides in Telluride or Ouray.
9. Telluride Offroad Adventures
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5.0 based on 143 reviews
Telluride Offroad Adventures is an exclusive 4x4 tour company that provides scenic/historic tours into the high country surrounding Telluride, Colorado. Explore; Ghost Towns, Freefalling Waterfalls, Towering Peaks, Wildflower-Filled Alpine Basins, and Majestic Wildlife on our daily tours. We offer free pick up and drop off at your hotel or residence. (No need to come to us). We use only the best 4x4's for our tours, Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers! Come on out and see why we are known as the local's favorite!
10. Telluride Outfitters
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5.0 based on 197 reviews
Telluride Outfitters is conveniently located in Market Plaza in Mountain Village. We offer Guided Polaris Adventures Snowmobile Tours, Polaris RZR Side by Side Tours, Whitewater River Rafting, Jeep Rentals, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Disc Golf Rentals and Much More. Telluride Colorado where Adults are encouraged to Act Like Kids. It’s called Forced Family Fun for a reason. Step out of your comfort zone and explore the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Over Dirt Roads , Snowbound Trails or Rafting the Snowmelt we can show you the area in style. We are Polaris Adventures Only Telluride Based Activity Center we Ride and Guide in the Most Beautiful Places you’ll ever see. Telluride is a tiny Box Canyon located 8750 feet above Sea Level . The Jewel Box of the San Juan Mountains as Described from the Old Miners looking down at the twinkling light of Telluride at Night. Home of Butch Cassidy’s first Bank Heist and the Birth Place of Nikola Tesla’s alternating Current. Give us a Call Today!!
