Durango-La Plata County Airport 2 hr 23
Wilson Peak (38 min) Iconic 14 023-foot mountain offers popular hiking trails sweeping views & a vast wilderness area. Silverton Mountain Ski Area (2 hr 4) Advanced-level alpine winter sports area with a chairlift & thousands of acres of ungroomed terrain. Bridal Veil Falls (2 hr 7) 365-ft.-high waterfall plunging over dramatic cliffs forming the head of Telluride s box canyon. Black Bear Road (1 hr 44) Challenging dirt path open seasonally to off-road vehicles & traveled downhill from mountain pass. Yankee Boy Basin (1 hr 43) Picturesque alpine basin valley reached by 4x4 trail & home to many rare species of flora & fauna. Mount Sneffels Wilderness (21 min) Wilderness lake camping mountain and nature Telluride Historical Museum (20 min) Museum with 10 themed rooms of exhibits dedicated to the area s history & culture. Lizard Head (32 min) A well-known hiking locale this 13 119-ft. summit features a unique volcanic spire. Red Mountain Pass (1 hr 31) 11 000 ft. up this winding cliffside pass boasts scenic views & can be treacherous in the winter. Free Gondola - Telluride Station (19 min) Skiing and ski resort Town Park (20 min) Scenic gathering place with camping & sports facilities plus a pool playground & ice skating. Lizard Head Pass (23 min) High-altitude mountain pass known for camping & panoramic views of surrounding peaks & lakes. Imogene Pass (54 min) A 17-mi.-long mountain ridge road at over 13 000 ft. with the remains of a small fort. Mount Sneffels (1 hr 45) Soaring 14 150-ft. mountain with panoramic views popular with hikers & advanced mountaineers. |