Telluride Colorado Hikes

Telluride Colorado Hikes

Where else but in Telluride could one ever expect to find a scenic 13mile alpine loop trail that begins practically in the center of town! The Sneffels Highline Trail is a Colorado classic, and it is a fitting addition to one of the most interesting and picturesque towns in the state. Telluride is almost completely surrounded by mountains, and hiking is a popular summer sport among its residents. Many of the nearby trails and bike paths follow old mining roads that were built during the first half of the last century. Some sections of the Sneffels Highline Trail also follow these older trails, but in 1990 the Forest Service undertook a project to create a loop by connecting several of the older trails north of the city.

Where else but in Telluride could one ever expect to find a scenic 13mile alpine loop trail that begins practically in the center of town! The Sneffels Highline Trail is a Colorado classic, and it is a fitting addition to one of the most interesting and picturesque towns in the state. Telluride is almost completely surrounded by mountains, and hiking is a popular summer sport among its residents. Many of the nearby trails and bike paths follow old mining roads that were built during the first half of the last century. Some sections of the Sneffels Highline Trail also follow these older trails, but in 1990 the Forest Service undertook a project to create a loop by connecting several of the older trails north of the city.