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San Juan County

Easy hikes and walks in San Juan County

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Exploring San Juan County on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in San Juan County. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

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1. River Trail — Telluride, Colorado

4.90km

01:19

60m

Riverside stroll through Telluride's box canyon to Bridal Veil Falls with swimming holes and aspens.

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2. Silvercloud Mine — Silverton

3.79km

01:22

240m

Historic mining trail through cascading waterfalls to abandoned silver mine ruins in dramatic canyon setting.

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3. Perimeter Trail — Ouray

5.76km

01:53

270m

Town-circling trail with waterfalls, suspension bridges, and a hidden troll near Ouray's hot springs.

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4. Trout Lake via Priest Lake Trail — Uncompahgre National Forest

5.51km

01:30

80m

Peaceful alpine hike to crystal-clear Trout Lake featuring a historic railroad trestle and excellent fishing.

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5. Cascade Falls — Ouray

655m

00:12

20m

Easy waterfall walk from downtown Ouray with misty cascades and mountain amphitheater views.

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6. Andrews Lake loop — San Juan National Forest

1.63km

00:26

20m

Easy alpine lake loop at 10,800 feet with wildflower meadows and Snowdon Peak reflections.

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7. Telluride Town Park & the San Miguel River Trail — Telluride

1.98km

00:31

20m

Riverside stroll through Telluride with beaver ponds, mining history plaques, and chilly swimming holes.

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8. Crystal Lake from Ophir Pass — San Juan National Forest

920m

00:19

50m

Scramble up scree slopes to a pristine alpine lake with floating icebergs in a dramatic cirque.

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9. Hiking loop from Telluride

3.36km

01:21

270m

260m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Ouray Via Ferrata loop from Ouray

3.10km

00:53

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in San Juan County

1. River Trail — Telluride, Colorado

2. Silvercloud Mine — Silverton

3. Perimeter Trail — Ouray

4. Trout Lake via Priest Lake Trail — Uncompahgre National Forest

5. Cascade Falls — Ouray

6. Andrews Lake loop — San Juan National Forest

7. Telluride Town Park & the San Miguel River Trail — Telluride

8. Crystal Lake from Ophir Pass — San Juan National Forest

9. Hiking loop from Telluride

10. Ouray Via Ferrata loop from Ouray

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