See Forever Trail

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2.5 mile 4.1 kilometer point to point
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 1,532' 467 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 12,090' 3,685 m
Low: 10,557' 3,218 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 11% (7°)
Max Grade: 29% (16°)

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Trail shared by Trisha Cofield

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“An intermediate trail to gain panoramic views of all the surrounding peaks and valleys.”

— Trisha Cofield

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The pedestrian-only portion of this trail starts 0.2 miles south of Station St. Sophia. For bikers, the access point to the See Forever Trail is from St. Sophia via Coonskin Loop Trail. This dirt ski service road climbs along the ridgeline 1,710 feet in 2.8 miles to the Wasatch Connection trailhead. Vehicles may be encountered. With 360-degree views of surrounding mountain ranges and peaks, this trail is often combined with the Wasatch Connection to the Wasatch Trail to form an all-day, 8.3 miles, 3,510 foot steep descent onto the Bear Creek Trail, leading into the town of Telluride.

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Land Manager: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Nat. Forests

Sep 8, 2019: Rocky Mountain Region Beings Hiring for 2020 Field Season

Sep 8, 2019: Public Service Announcement: Prescribed Burning on Norwood Ranger District

Sep 8, 2019: GMUG Welcomes Acting Deputy Forest Supervisor

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Trailhead at the top of the Gondola St. Sophia Station, overlooking town.

Trailhead at the top of the Gondola St. Sophia…

Telluride Trail Gondola Trailhead

Telluride Trail Gondola Trailhead

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