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Hiking · Colorado, CO

Tomboy Road

moderate
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

84°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

76° est. at 11,064 ft

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

5.6 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

11,064ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Tomboy Road is a hiking and driving route in the Uncompahgre National Forest near Telluride, leading to the historic Tomboy ghost town. The trailhead sits at approximately 11,064 feet, with the ghost town itself located at 11,509 feet. The route is approximately 4.5 miles long and takes about two hours to hike. It is rated as moderate difficulty. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is open year-round, though winter conditions include snow and ice. The area is pet-friendly. The site features remnants of a mining camp, including cabins and mine tailings, offering views of the San Juan Mountains.

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Steepest

High point

11,064 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

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