San Miguel River Trail (River Trail) (Telluride)

San Miguel River Trail (River Trail) in Telluride: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.

AddressAlong the San Miguel River through Telluride, CO 81435 (access from Town Park and streets throughout town)

HoursOpen year-round, daylight recommended; spring runoff (approx. Apr–Jun) raises the river alongside the trail — use caution. A Reach 1 section near Public Works was approved for relocation in 2026 per Town documents; expect possible detours.

Price notesFree public town trail.

Age notesFlat, low-gradient town trail (about 4.25 miles end to end, ~170 ft gain in trail descriptions) — the easiest walk in Telluride and the StoryWalk route; suitable for all ages in short sections.

BookingNo reservation.

Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours

AccessibilityFlat and graded in town sections, but the Town does not publish a formal wheelchair/stroller guarantee for the full length; no access tag claimed.

ParkingMultiple town access points; Town Park and Shandoka-area parking nearby. Dogs are allowed on the River Trail in developed parts of town per Town Valley Floor plan documents (dogs are prohibited on most of the Valley Floor itself).

Age notesFlat, low-gradient town trail (about 4.25 miles end to end) - the easiest walk in Telluride and the StoryWalk route; suitable for all ages in short sections (at collection).

Seasonal notesStanding flags (Town documents at collection): open year-round, daylight recommended; spring runoff (approx. Apr-Jun) raises the river beside the trail. A Reach 1 relocation was approved in 2026 - expect possible detours. Dogs are allowed on the developed in-town River Trail.

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San Miguel River Trail (River Trail) — Telluride, Colorado

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