Hiking · Telluride, CO
Valley Floor Connector Trail
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 2 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 84°
Trailhead temp
80° est. at 9,908 ft
Wind
5 mph W
UV index
5.3 moderate
Sun window
6:21 am to 8:11 pm
Distance
0.6mi round trip
Elevation gain
181ft
High point
10,089ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Valley Floor Connector Trail is a short, 0.6-mile extension of the main Valley Floor Trail in Telluride, Colorado. It heads south from the main trail up a spruce-covered hillside, then turns west to follow a ridge through pine and aspen groves. The trail is easy and relatively flat, suitable for casual walking or connecting to other routes. In spring, columbines grow under the trees. The trail ends at Highway 145, where hikers can walk along the road shoulder to return to the parking lot at the start of the Valley Floor Trail. Parking is available at Mahoney Drive or the Lawson Hill Park and Ride lot. The trail is accessible year-round and is part of the preserved Telluride Valley Floor open space.
Trail profile
Gain
181 ft
Avg grade
6%
Steepest
6%
High point
10,089 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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