San Juan County, Colorado, United States trails

The Bear Creek Trail, starting from Telluride, offers hikers a scenic journey through diverse landscapes. Along the way, you'll encounter dense forests, open meadows, and panoramic vistas of the surrounding rugged peaks of the San Juan Mountains. The trail culminates at the impressive Bear Creek Falls, where…

Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,201 ft • Maximum elevation: 9,954 ft

The Grand View Point Trail in Canyonlands National Park offers hikers breathtaking vistas of the expansive canyons and mesas that define the Island in the Sky district. As you traverse the trail, you'll encounter panoramic views of the White Rim Road, the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers, and…

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,342 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,296 ft

Wilderness hike

Distance: 6.2 mi • Elevation gain: 2,365 ft • Maximum elevation: 12,507 ft

Wilderness hike

Distance: 11.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,487 ft • Maximum elevation: 12,507 ft