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Fall Hiking · Telluride, CO

Lower Gorge Bridge

moderate
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 4 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

84°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

5 moderate

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:12 pm

San Miguel River near Placerville is running 55 cfs.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

8,173ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

Lower Gorge Bridge sits on the Keystone Gorge Trail in Telluride, Colorado. The trail follows the San Miguel River through a gorge and connects two suspension bridges. This specific spot features a lower suspension bridge described as an engineered structure. The trail is single-track and restricted to hikers, excluding mountain bikes. Located at 8,173 feet elevation, the hike is moderate and typically takes about two hours to complete. The best time for fall hiking is September through November, with peak aspen colors occurring in late September and early October. Parking is available at the trailhead, and pets are permitted on the trail.

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Gain

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Steepest

High point

8,173 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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