Here are a few recommendations of our favorite adventures and places in the area. Please note: the town is situated at 8,750 feet and a few precautions can help you adjust well to the altitude.
Check out this article on things to do in nearby Todos Santos (you will want a rental car if you plan to explore beyond the hotel):
https://www.bontraveler.com/todos-santos-mexico/
TO DO
Please join us for an outdoor fitness class in Telluride Town Park at 8:30am on Friday, June 10.
Bear Creek Falls Hike
The Bear Creek Trail is a must-do for those who visit Telluride in summer. The beautiful and well-marked wooded trail ends in a magnificent set of waterfalls, and the refreshing waterfall spray is well worth the trek up 1,050 feet in elevation.
telluride.com/play/activities/bear-creek-trail
The River Trail
The River Trail follows the San Miguel River from the end of Telluride’s box canyon, through town, along the entire length of the valley floor. This is a stunning, and mostly flat path, perfect for strolling and jogging with unbeatable views of the box canyon.
telluride.com/activities/san-miguel-river-trail
Cornet Creek Falls
The Coronet Creek trail is a short hike with a spectacular finish at the 80-foot waterfall. The steep ascent requires some scrambling (that means being on both hands and feet at times!) on loose soil and rocks, so sturdy shoes are recommended. We like to explore the view from different sides of the falls!
telluride.com/activities/cornet-creek
Blue Lake Hike
The hike to Blue Lake starts at 10,400 feet, and ascends 2,000 feet over 5 miles to a pristine high alpine lake. Traveling on an old mining road, the hike tends to be an all-day event for most.
telluride.com/activities/blue-lake
Jud Wiebe Hike
The Wiebe is a favorite: a steep 3-mile loop accessed from town, traveling through groves of aspen trees, wide meadows, with spectacular views of Telluride all the way from Bridal Veil Falls to the Valley Floor.
telluride.com/activities/jud-weibe-trail
Fly Fishing the San Miguel River
The San Miguel is Telluride’s local river, a terrific trout stream with more than 20 miles of public access just west from Town. The San Miguel is famous for well-structured trout habitat and fish that love to eat dry flies. In June, the runoff will be coming to an end and dry fly season will be heating up, but conditions vary enormously from year-to-year because the San Miguel is an undammed stream. Telluride Outfitters and Telluride Angler can set you up with a guide and gear.
tellurideoutfitters.com
tellurideangler.com
Telluride Via Ferrata
For a breathtaking adventure, Telluride’s Via Ferrata precariously traverses rock faces 600 feet above the forest below. Exhilaratingly exposed in sections, Mountain Trip offers guided trips on the Via Ferrata and provides all necessary technical equipment to traverse this sheer cliff with steel cables and rungs.
mountaintrip.com/tellurides-local-mountain-guides/telluride-via-ferrata/
The Spa at The Peaks
Immerse yourself in a mountain retreat, inspired by the beauty of the San Juan Mountains. The Spa at The Peaks has an array of experiences, including traditional and innovative spa services and fitness and outdoor recreation surrounded by the pristine beauty of 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks.
thepeaksresort.com/spa
The Telluride Golf Club
The Telluride golf course features an 18-hole par-70, 6,574-yard course tucked within the highest concentration of 13,000 and 14,000 foot peaks in the United States. It’s also one of the highest altitude courses in the world!
tellurideskiresort.com/events-activities/golf
For more great Telluride fun, click here:
telluride.com/things-to-do/summer-activities
TO EAT
The Butcher & The Baker
Get your morning coffee, crumpet, and other house-made baked goods, sandwiches and plates in this adorable and hip spot. Don’t miss their craft cocktails!
butcherandbakercafe.com
The Coffee Cowboy
Formally in an old horse trailer on main street, the Coffee Cowboy is now located at the base of the Oak Street gondola and offers damn good coffee, frothy lattes, and sweet smiles from friendly baristas.
thecoffeecowboy.com
Baked in Telluride
A Telluride institution! Drip coffee, fresh-baked donuts and bagels, or pizza and soup… BIT has you covered.
bakedintel.com
New Sheridan Restaurant
Whether you are looking for breakfast in the parlour bar or a steak dinner in the Chop House, the Sheridan will take care of you.
newsheridan.com/chop-house-restaurant-telluride-new-sheridan
The National
One of the best dining experiences in town, The National team offers an artistically crafted menu, extensive wine list and specialty craft cocktails.
www.thenationaltelluride.com
Little House
Opened by The National team, Little House is an elevated, fresh dine-in or take-out eatery with European influences.
www.littlehouseeats.com
Cosmo
A family favorite, Cosmo menu items delight the senses. Did we mention the baguettes? Our favorite in town!
cosmotelluride.com
High Pie Pizzeria
Situated on a busy main street corner, High Pie offers nachos, pizzas, salads and fries….need we say more?
www.highpiepizzeria.com
Smuggler’s Brew Pub
Rustic-chic hub pairing house beers & craft cocktails with creative, locally sourced cuisine.
smugglerunion.com
Allred’s
Offering spectacular views of Telluride and the surrounding mountains from the elevated location at the top of the gondola, Allred’s offers contemporary American cuisine in a panoramic space. Try the elk for some local flavor!
tellurideskiresort.com/events-activities/dining/allreds-restaurant
Rustico
Located on Telluride’s main street, Rustico offers casual and authentic Italian cuisine.
rusticoristorante.com
There
Eclectic hang out serving global small plates and playful jam-based cocktails in a cozy bohemian space.
therehospitalitygroup.com
The Liberty
A modern lounge providing a relaxing space to kick back with friends.
libertytelluride.com
Last Dollar Saloon
“The Buck” is a truly historic dive bar; built in 1899, this quintessentially Coloradan mountain bar still retains its original stamped tin ceiling. Check out the rooftop for spectacular box canyon views.
lastdollarsaloon.com
Historic Sheridan Bar
Opened in 1895, the ornate light fixtures and carved mahogany bar have been beautifully maintained. This is where the old school cowboys played poker and rumor has it, a horse will still come into the bar on occasion!
newsheridan.com/historic-bar-telluride
Telluride Distillery
Located in the heart of Mountain Village, the tasting room is the perfect place to sip a cocktail of locally made spirits while enjoying the big game, or time with family and friends.
telluridedistilling.com
The Timber Room
Cap an adventurous Telluride day at the intimate Timber Room, located at the Madeline Hotel in Mountain Village.
aubergeresorts.com/madeline/dine/timber-room/
Telluride Brewing Company
Located just outside of town, go for the famous pale ale.
telluridebrewingco.com