San Juan Mountains

Explore all 3 of Colorado San Juan Mountain’s via ferratas—Ouray, Gold Mountain, and Telluride—with guides, tips, and route comparisons.

This elusive Telluride waterfall is worth the effort—here’s everything you need to know, including driving and trail directions and tips.

Ultimate guide to exploring Ouray CO, aka the Switzerland of America. There’s fun adventures for explorers of all levels and stunning views.

The popular Blue Lakes Trail in Ridgway, Colorado will be temporarily closed for summer 2025! 🚨 The National Forest Service has issued a temporary closure for NFS Trail 201 (Blue Lakes Trail) for reconstruction starting June 2, 2025. It is in effect until Dec 31, 2025 unless rescinded but it’s expected to remain closed through

Get trail details, safety tips, gear recommendations, and everything you need for this epic via ferrata adventure in Telluride Colorado.

Discover the best hikes in Telluride! Explore stunning alpine lakes, waterfalls, and scenic trails perfect for a summer adventure in the San Juan Mountains.

Skip Red Mountain Pass on the Million Dollar Highway—take this off-road route for a better view of Red Mountain’s vibrant peaks and stunning scenery in Ouray, Colorado

Cornet Falls is a half mile hike located close to the town of Telluride. The beautiful, red rock waterfall is great for a quick hike

Lake Hope in the San Juan Mountains is a moderate 2.8 mile hike with 1100 ft of elevation gain. It gets steep but the vibrant blue alpine lake is worth it

This is one of the best waterfalls in Colorado near Silverton. The flat, 0.8-mile out and back trail leads to a stunning turquoise waterfall.