For those who want to run a hill on a non-technical surface, we recommend The Telluride Trail. It’s is the best way up the mountain from the village. From the gondola station in Telluride, the trail climbs up an abandoned ski service road for 1.8 miles, gaining 1,511 feet, to the intersection with the Coonskin Trail. Runners can climb an additional 0.5 miles or so to the top of the San Sophia gondola station. Run down or take the gondola — runner’s choice!
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Essentials
- 1.8 miles (3 km) one-way
- 1,511 feet (460m)
- Telluride Gondola Station
- Gondola 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.
Run the San Miguel River Trail along the water. It’s easily accessed from downtown, 2.4 miles one way, and there are lots of add-on options.
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
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