Bear Creek Canyon – This 325-acre canyon exhibits waterfalls and stunning scenery.

This easy to moderate trail is 2.5 miles one-way and starts at the south end of Pine Street

Elevation Gain: 1050 feet

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Bridal Veil Falls – At the very east end of town where the asphalt on Highway 145 ends, follow the dirt road 1.2 miles to the bottom of the falls, or 2.2 miles to the top.

This easy to moderate trail passes a private home at the top of the falls, and does continue on to Blue and Silver Lakes should you want a longer hike.

The waterfalls, at 365 feet in length are the tallest free falling falls in Colorado.

From Pandora Mill to Bridal Veil waterfalls and the power plant, it is a 1.8 miles and a 1,200 foot elevation gain on a rocky road. Or you can just bike to the bottom of the falls and get energized in the midst of the mist.

Directions: Go east through town on Colorado Avenue toward the mountain, pass the old Pandora Mill on your left and follow the road marked County Road. Continue on this dirt road and go up the switchbacks for 1.2 miles to the bottom of falls, or go the extra .6 miles to the top of the falls. You don't have to stop here, though. The gate is the trailhead (next to the privately owned historic power plant) for rides to the awesome Bridal Veil Basin. Be aware of hikers, their dogs and 4x4 vehicles. [www.visittelluride.com/things-to-do/trails-huts/bridal-veil-falls]