Forest Service Approves Trail Work In Telluride Area
The U.S. Forest Service has approved nearly 8 miles of new trails and the rehabilitation of 5.5 miles of existing trails in the Telluride area. The Telluride Mountain Club is spearheading the project, which includes trails designed to improve connectivity…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 20, 2026 —
The U.S. Forest Service has approved a project involving nearly 8 miles of new trails and rehabilitation work on 5.5 miles of existing trails in the Telluride area. The Telluride Mountain Club is spearheading the initiative on National Forest Service lands.
The proposed trail network is intended to improve connections between Mountain Village and the valley floor, link Town Park to Bridal Veil Falls, and expand recreational opportunities in areas including Ilium valley. The project’s stated aims include improving recreation, connectivity and safety for different user groups.
The approval covers both new trail construction and work on existing routes. The summary of the project does not identify the specific trail alignments, the number or type of routes, or which user groups are expected to use each segment. It also does not provide a construction schedule, project cost or completion date.
The Telluride Mountain Club is leading the project, while the U.S. Forest Service has approved the work on federal lands surrounding the destination. Further details about implementation were not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Seth Boster on gazette.com, see more information here.
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