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Discover the best top things to do in Telluride & Mountain Village, United States including Blue Lakes Trail, Bear Creek Falls, Telluride Mountain Village Gondola, Black Bear Pass, Ophir Pass Trail, Main Street, Jud Wiebe Trail, Telluride Historical Museum, Bridal Veil hike, Telluride Ski Resort.
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1. Blue Lakes Trail
Overall Ratings
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. Bear Creek Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 406 reviews
Scenic waterfalls that tumble down into Telluride's box canyon in the San Juan Mountains.
Reviewed By wgm51 - Albuquerque, United States
This is a relatively easy trail - about 2.5 miles to the Falls starting at the end of S. Pine Street. The trail does climb most of the way but is not steep until very near the Falls. It is a beautiful hike and you can walk right up to the base of the Falls at the end. Go early to avoid the crowds since this trail is very popular.
3. Telluride Mountain Village Gondola
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5.0 based on 1,916 reviews
One of the most unique forms of public transportation connects Mountain Village to Telluride offering stunning 360-degree views of the San Juan Mountains that extend as far away as Utah. The gondola, the first and only free public transportation of its kind in the United States opened in 1996 and was initially built to help improve air quality while expanding the ski area. It is entirely free to commuters and sightseers. Since then, it has become a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike, giving them a stunning ride that caps out at 10,540 feet above sea level. Approximately 3 million passenger rides annually – and safely – and more than 50 million passenger trips have been provided since opening day. The gondola operates roughly 287 days each year with routine maintenance scheduled during our shoulder season months. It takes about 12 minutes to get from the Town of Telluride to Mountain Village Village. It takes 3 minutes from Mountain Village Center to Market Plaza.
Reviewed By BestTravelsNow - Hereford, United States
Terrific way to get up and own the mountain for various activities. Whether going mid-mountain for coffee or all the way down for Telluride activities. Stayed at the top at Mountain Lodge and this was a terrific mode of transportation during our weeklong stay. Whether going out for drinks, food or hiking.
4. Black Bear Pass
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Ophir Pass Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By AutumnLP - East Peoria, United States
It's not nothing. We drive this pass to earn our first jeep badge however we were not prepared for the terrain because people say how easy it is. It was exciting and terrifying for those afraid of heights.
6. Main Street
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4.5 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By Blueshacker - Palm City, United States
Many shops and eateries made this a great place to enjoy drinks, food and shopping for souveniers. People in the shops were very friendly.
7. Jud Wiebe Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By CCOfenstein - Salida, United States
The perfect hike to start your day in Telluride. The incline is pretty challenging so if you're new to Colorado hikes, pace yourself. Beautiful views the whole way through aspen groves, open mountain vistas, and ending in thicker forest.
8. Telluride Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Located at the top of N. Fir street in Telluride, Colorado the Telluride Historical Museum works to bring the regions rich history to life through engaging exhibits, insightful programming, and entertaining events. The Museum displays the regions history from it's geological formation to prehistoric times (they have dinosaur bones!), on to it's indigenous roots- housing an Anasazi blanket from between 800-900 years ago- and history of the native peoples followed by the boom and bust mine years with an incredible collection of artifacts showing what life was like during those times. They also offer a robust overview of Telluride's mining history and innovation including photos, maps, and artifacts from the local mines as well as history on the Rio Grande Southern Rail Road and it's inception as well as the first commercial use of Alternating Current (AC) electricity. Their more contemporary collections retell the founding of the ski area and popular local festivals.
Reviewed By lbes - Ohio, United States
We made an appointment per current requirement in these COVID times and were greeted with a summary of the museum’s layout and requirements for Covid-19 safety. We actually loved having an appointment because it was almost like having the place to ourselves! Very good displays and information about Telluride from the geological events that formed the area, settlement by Native Americans, early prospectors, and on to present day challenges n maintaining the historical character of this mountain town. We learned so much in under two hours in this compact museum!
9. Bridal Veil hike
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By LocalVisitor844
Although there was very little water falling from Bridal Veil Falls to follow up, it was the perfect starting hike to our weekend in Telluride. Loved getting my heart rate up and to get above the town for perspective. Well marked.
10. Telluride Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Telluride Ski & Golf, rated the #1 ski resort in North America by Condé Nast Traveler, offers visitors an unparalleled combination of world-renowned ski terrain, spectacular scenery, unspoiled character, and signature hospitality. Nestled in the 13,000 and 14,000 foot peaks of Colorado’s majestic San Juan Mountains, the acclaimed resort offers over 2,000 skiing acres with some of the most legendary terrain in the Northern Hemisphere. During the winter nonstop flights to Montrose-Telluride Regional Airport (MTJ) are available from 10 U.S. cities.
Reviewed By seaandski4us - State College, United States
We loved skiing at Telluride- the mountain has something for everyone, there weren't any lift lines, the people are friendly and the resort is really well run. It is absolutely the most scenic place we have ever skied
