The San Miguel River - Colorado Whitewater Rafting In Telluride, CO
Best Time To Visit Telluride
What To Expect Each Season
Spring
No matter what the groundhog says, Telluride gets a longer winter. It’s totally normal for skiers and snowboarders to rip all the way through April. Once the pow melts, May provides mud in high supply!
And you know what mud means… It’s time to break out the 4X4’s and puddle-paint your ride in the high country. Or if you don’t mind becoming one with the slush, throw on some golishes and trudge some trails. You’ll probably have them to yourself!
The best part of snowmelt though is how much the San Miguel River swells, which makes for a “raft” race come June. Fly fishers should head up to the river’s headwaters around this time, or further down to Dolores for primo trout spots.
Winter
Fun Fact! The main reason why Telluride didn’t turn into a ghost town after all the miners left in the 1940’s is thanks to its impeccable ski resort. Often making it onto lists for the best skiing in North America, Telluride offers 2,000 acres of skiable terrain with 149 trails for the carving.
But even if you’re not into gravity sports, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, and ice skating are great ways to enjoy the pow. And if you’re not into playing in the snow at all… Well it’s sure great to look at from the fireplace, or hot tub!
For the fly fishers out there who thought they’d have to kick rocks this time of year, you still have some spots to cast! The Uncompahgre River has excellent fishing in February, and you’ll probably have it all to yourself.