Known locally as the ‘River Trail’, the San Miguel River Trail is an easy trail run along San Miguel River for the length of town, sandwiched by the Idarado Legacy Trail to the end and the Valley Floor Trail to the west. Runners can access the trail anywhere along the river, but the closest point to downtown is near the gondola. The San Miguel River Trail is wide, smooth, and obstacle-free. It reaches as far east as the Idarado Mill and as far west as Mahoney Drive, where it meets the Valley Floor Trail. It’s a total of 2.4 miles one way, but there are lots of exciting options for more mileage. Continue on the Valley Floor Trail/Bike Path to complete the Valley Floor Loop, or add on a tour of Downtown.
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- 4.8 miles (7.7 km) out and back
- 52 feet (16 meters)
- Mahoney and West Pacific
- Carhenge Bus Stop
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Telluride, US
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Other Routes in Telluride, CO
Telluride is a town with more ski trails than streets, but that doesn’t mean road runners have to miss out on the fun. We’ve mapped a 3.8 mile tour of downtown.
The Telluride Bike Path is the best long off-road route in Telluride. It’s up to 10 km out and back, or runners can hop on the Valley Floor Trail for a mixed-surface loop.
Bear Creek is one of Telluride’s most popular trails for its views of Bear Creek Falls. It’s ~4.5 miles out and back on a wide, gradually ascending trail. 1,100 gain over 2.2 miles.
The Galloping Goose trail follows an old railroad line from Mountain Village to Illium. It’s possible to continue on from here, but most runners do a 10 km out and back.
A favorite trail departing from Mountain Village to the Station St. Sophia Gondola terminal, crossing ski runs with great views to the west while traversing through aspen and spruce-dominated drainages. 3.5 miles. 1,127 foot gain
The Telluride Trail is the best way up the mountain from the village of Telluride. It’s 1.8 miles up, and it’s possible to return via the gondola.
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