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Wasatch Connection Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Telluride
  5. Telluride Resort
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“An airy trail with stunning views of Bear Creek Canyon with abundant wildflowers. ”

Trisha Cofield
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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

12,180' 3,712 m

High

11,568' 3,526 m

Low

114' 35 m

Up

662' 202 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This steep and rocky trail connects the See Forever Trail to the Wasatch Trail #508 that leads to Bear Creek Falls. The Wasatch Connection drops off the backside of Gold Hill. The wildflowers through this area in July are some of the best around. Expect steep switchbacks on the descent into Bear Creek.

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Trisha Cofield
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  5.0 from 2 votes

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#1

in Telluride Resort

#194

in Colorado

#1,260

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Amazing views.
Sep 6, 2017 near Telluride, CO
Wasatch Connection Trail (June 2022-bring traction and/or an arresting device)
Jun 10, 2022 near Telluride, CO

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