MTN Lodge Ridgway

The Blue Lakes trail takes you from the Miller Mesa area up into the Mount Sneffels wilderness to three beautiful lakes. You'll also pass the popular Blue Lakes Hut, nestled up on a hill above the trail. This hut must be reserved ahead of time for hikers, skiers, or mountain bikers planning an overnight. For more information, please visit: https://sanjuanhuts.com/hike/blue-lakes-hiking-hut This route is popular with backcountry skiers and snowshoers in the winter months. You'll usually need...

This incredible hike to one of Colorado’s famed 14ers should be on every outdoor enthusiast’s bucket list. Starting at the Blue Lakes Trailhead in Uncompahgre National Forest, this route leads up steep switchbacks, past crystal blue lakes, and through wildflower-filled meadows on its way up to the peak of Mount Sneffels. This quintessential hike in the San Juan Mountains is a challenge, but the amazing views around every turn make the trip worth it every step of the way. There are three...

Ouray's Perimeter Trail, a unique five miler, features the surrounding cliffs and mountains. It begins across from the Ouray Visitors' Center on the east side of US 550. (Please wear boots or sturdy shoes on this mountain trail!) Parking space is available behind the Visitor's Center. To begin, walk across the road to a large pink boulder, sign and tree. The trail starts on a wood edged path north of a planted berm behind some condos. It climbs wood stairs in the hillside to Cascade Cliff....

Easy walk from close to downtown with a great waterfall (seasonal) From the trailhead simply follow the trail along the stream as it leads you up to the falls. If the stream isn't flowing at the trailhead it's not likely there will be any falls to see at the end. There are several signs along the way to tell you a little about the area and the falls. Bring a rain jacket if you want to get very close to the falls.

Steep hike to beautiful secluded falls, overlook of Ouray, and famous mine Follow the trail located directly behind the sign and head uphill. The trail is well maintained and easy to follow. When you reach a T junction take a left. Remember this location so you don't miss this turn on your return trip. Continue along this trail as it heads into the Amphitheater. At the Y intersection veer left (uphill) and begin a tough set of switchbacks that will take you up the amphitheater wall. ...