Telluride is packed with outdoor activities in the summer, all accessible by easy walk and a world-class gondola system. It is worth planning activities ahead to make sure you fit it all in!

The San Miguel River is the perfect activity to relax and soak up the beautiful scenery of Telluride and the surrounding region

Telluride Outside - reserve your guided fishing trip here.



Trails in Telluride, Mountain Village and the surrounding region are endless. For more details on hiking trails and maps, find out more here.

Some of our favorite trails: Bear Creek, Jud Weibe, Bridal Veil Falls, Ajax Peak, Blue Lake, and Hope Lake

To reserve a guide with Mountaintrip



Perfect way to get high into the alpine for expansive views of the San Juans, wildflowers and fall colors

Telluride Outside - reserve your trip here.

The San Miguel river is an absolute blast for rafters of any experience level! Running the San Miguel requires constant maneuvering and excellent teamwork. Get a family or group together and jump right in! Telluride Outside group has been rafting the San Miguel for 38 years - the most experienced guides in Telluride! Find out more.

"Music on the Green" is a free summer concert series that takes place on Friday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at Reflection Plaza, adjacent to the Madeline Hotel & Residences.

Friday, August 9th, Cousin Curtiss will be performing.

AUGUST 9-11, 2024

More Than Just A Music Festival - An immersive music festival experience in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Since 1977, Telluride’s majestic perch high in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado has been the site of an annual cultural event combining the finest the US has to offer for pristine natural aesthetics with boundless artistic creativity. The Telluride Jazz Festival is a three day and night live music event centered around jazz that is held in August every year.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024

Location: PEAKS RESORT AND SPA

Experience a culinary extravaganza and support One to One Mentoring Program at Top Chef and Taste of Telluride! Be captivated by a live Top Chef competition and indulge in the Taste of Telluride event, where regional restaurants showcase their delicious bites. Engage in a thrilling silent auction, groove to incredible music, and join Telluride locals in making a difference.

Reserve your tickets now!

Telluride Golf Club is among the highest elevation golf courses in the world. Set atop Turkey Creek Mesa, tucked within the highest concentration of 13,000 and 14,000-foot peaks in the US, the 18-hole par 70, 6,546-yard course has stunning views guaranteed to take your breath away. The air at this elevation creates less resistance for your ball during flight, resulting in soul-satisfying longer drives.

The Telluride Golf Club is a private facility, open to members of the Telluride Ski & Golf Club, their guests, and guests staying at the Peaks Resort & Spa.

A two-wheeler paradise! The San Juan Mountains provide a variety of terrain perfect for riding. From the town of Telluride, find challenging trails that explore old mining roads and basins high above the box canyon. For longer, moderate trails, mountain bikers can link several former railroad tracks throughout the valley and to the west. When the snow melts, the Telluride Ski Resort transforms into a biking playground with plenty of trails that meander through aspen groves and lush meadows. Check out the new Telluride Bike Park on the Telluride Ski Resort.

Here are some options for Bike rentals:

1. Black Tie Adventure Rentals (Mountain Adventure Equipment)

2. Telluride Sports: Bike rentals (Telluride Sports).

Telluride Dining Guide:

221 South Oak – Fine dining with unique flair and amazing vegetarian options from Chef Eliza of Top Chef

Altezza at the Peaks Hotel – Perfect spot for sunset dining and views of the Wilsons

The Butcher and the Baker – Bakery and deli with great grab-and-go food

The National – Fine dining with great ambiance, craft cocktails, and a modern twist

Smuggler Union Restaurant and Brew Pub – Local brewery with great food

Stronghouse Brew Pub – Local brewery and restaurant in a historic building

Telluride Brewing Company (Mountain Village location) – Renowned local brewery and restaurant

There... – Sweet hole in the wall, hipster restaurant with the best cocktails

The New Sheridan Bar -- Located in the heart of downtown Telluride, this is a fantastic spot for drinks and bar games. They also have a rooftop bar above the New Sheridan Hotel.

The Last Dollar Saloon -- Great rooftop bar and staple watering hole in downtown Telluride.

La Pizzeria -- Authentic Italian crispy crust brick oven pizza and homemade Gelato. Open for limited indoor dining, outdoor patio dining and carry out.