Fall is one of my favorite times to ride a bike. Any bike ride just seems better with crisp air, falling leaves, blue skies, and cool air. Mountain biking in Telluride is also ideal in the Fall. The other day Kalden and I got in a fun adventure around Telluride on our mountain bikes.
Pictures seem better than words but check the end of the post for beta on the best mountain biking trails in Telluride.
First on the Sunshine Trail…
Down to Illium Road…
Stopping to read about the Galloping Goose…
Taking a break on the Galloping Goose Trail…
Finishing up on the Valley Floor Trail…
Hope to get in a few more days like this before the real snow starts!
Interested in mountain biking in Telluride? Here are some great options:
Galloping Goose: This is a gentle, primarily non-technical trail that follows an old railroad line for about 19 miles from Lizard Head Pass back toward the town of Telluride. It’s a scenic ride, good for kids and it’s near roads so you could shuttle parts of it. This is a mountain bike ride for beginners to intermediates.
Telluride Ski Area to Valley Floor: From Telluride Ski Resort Boomerang, Jurassic, or Meadows offer a fast and convenient link-up that offers the best and flowiest downhill sections back to the Valley Floor. Jurassic and Meadows are two of my favorite sections. The trails, which begin at the top of the ski area, go through the trees but flow well. To get to the Jurassic trailhead, you either climb Boomerang which is a short but brutal climb up a rocky double-track or you can ride the Gondola up. This is a mountain bike ride for intermediates.
Prospect Trail: The Prospect Trail is a local favorite, begins at an intersection with the Village Trail at the top of the gondola and ends in Mountain Village. This singletrack trail is challenging because of altitude, steep climbs and technical riding. It traverses across ski trails as it ascends through dense spruce-fir forest to the top of Lift 10 where the main trail intersects with the Prospect Loop. For a longer ride, take the Loop trail through Prospect Basin or continue on the main trail past the Teepee before descending back down to Mountain Village. The trail has many stream crossings and crosses several ski runs with amazing views. This is a mountain bike ride for those with intermediate or better riding skills.
Beautiful post! Fall and spring cycling can be so lovely because of the cooler seasonal temperatures and less crowded trails.