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Mountain Biking · Telluride, CO

Valley Floor Trail Alternate

easyTrail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 0 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.6 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

0.6mi round trip

Elevation gain

74ft

High point

8,788ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

The Valley Floor Trail Alternate is a short, easy mountain biking route in Telluride, Colorado. The trail spans 0.6 miles at an elevation of 8,788 feet. It is classified as a blue difficulty singletrack with an overall easy physical rating. The route features approximately 99 feet of green climb and is relatively flat. Riders can use the trail in both directions. The typical season for riding runs from April through October, depending on snow conditions. Parking is available near the trailhead. The trail allows pets. It connects to other local paths, including the paved Telluride Bike Path and the Valley Floor Trail. The area includes wetlands created by the San Miguel River, Butcher Creek, and Cornet Creek. Elk are present in the vicinity.

Trail profile

Gain

74 ft

Avg grade

2%

Steepest

3%

High point

8,788 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead8,714 ft
2Trail Marker8,755 ft
3Trail End8,767 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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