Travel
To the San Juan Mountains
Directions
Telluride is in south western Colorado. It is a long drive from just about everywhere. It is six hours from Denver or Salt Lake and 18 hours from San Francisco. If you choose to fly, we recommend flying into Grand Junction (2 HRs away), Montrose (1 hr away), or into Telluride. Most flights will be through Denver or Salt Lake. There are shuttles from both Grand Junction and Montrose.
Where to Stay
Airbnb or hotel
Please contact Page or Ian if you are struggling to find the right place to stay. We recommend renting an Airbnb with friends as hotels are very limited.
The Town of Telluride
It’s very small, anywhere in town is within a ten minute walk.
Mountain Village
There is more lodging in the Mountain village which is connected to Telluride by a free gondola that runs until midnight.
The elevation of the town of Telluride is 8,750. DRINK WATER. And wear sunscreen.
What to Do
Play in the mountains
EAT & DRINK
Find us on Jenny’s porch any sunny afternoon for a beer.
Other favorites include:
The last Dollar Saloon (aka The Buck) roof top bar
Butcher and the Baker (coffee and pastries) it’s everyones favorite anticipate a line :(
La Cocina de Luz
The Sheridan Bar
The Distillery (in the Moutain Village)
There Bar
PLAY
We recommend getting up high and taking in the mountains from as many different places as possible
Hike the Bridal Vail Falls trail (accessible trail to the large waterfall at the head of the canyon, it’s popular so go early).
Hike the gorge trail
Rent a mountain bike
Climb the local via ferrata
Jump in or float the San Miguel river, it flows right through town
EXPLORE
Take a free gondola ride to the mountain village hike back to town
Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgeway
Walk the river trail and explore the valley floor
Picnic in the Town Park
Get a coffee at Between the Covers Bookstore
Check out the local skate park in Telluride Town Park
Go treasure hunting at the FreeBox
