Hiking · Ridgway, CO
Mears Bay Trail
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 15 miStorms build later today. Plan an early finish.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 66°
Trailhead temp
72° est. at 6,901 ft
Storm chance
72% afternoon
Wind
5 mph WSW
Distance
1mi round trip
Elevation gain
19ft
High point
6,901ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Mears Bay Trail is a 1-mile paved loop located within Ridgway State Park near Ridgway, Colorado. The trail has an easy difficulty rating with a total elevation change of 44 feet, ranging from 6,862 to 6,906 feet. It is accessible year-round and supports hiking, biking, leashed dogs, and Nordic skiing or snowshoeing in winter. Amenities at the trailhead include parking, restrooms, and water. The surface is concrete, making it suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Trail profile
Gain
19 ft
Avg grade
0%
Steepest
0%
High point
6,901 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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