Intermediate Biking - These stunning waterfalls, at 365 feet in length are the tallest free falling falls in Colorado, entice many people to hike, bike or four-wheel drive up the road. From Pandora Mill to Bridal Veil waterfalls and the power plant, it's 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.

Advanced biking- This is 6.5 miles one way with a 1,672-foot elevation gain. Access Deep Creek from the Jud Weibe trailhead at N. Aspen St. or Mill Creek. Join the Deep Creek Trail, which continues to Last Dollar Road. The trail has many forks, so a map/guide is recommended. Bikers can make an 18-mile loop by following the trail to Last Dollar Rd to the old corral and turn left on to Last Dollar Rd. and ride down to Hwy. 145, then east into town.

Easy to intermediate biking- A long and rewarding bike trip that is 20 miles one way with a 1,580-foot elevation gain. Take the Bike Path west from town and go up to Lawson Hill entrance, follow single track down old railroad grade to Ilium Valley. Make a sharp right turn at the road. Turn left over bridge to Sunshine Mesa. At first switchback, continue straight onto the old railroad grade to Ames. Trail continues above Ames to Ophir Loop (Hwy. 145). Loop can be completed by taking South Fork Rd. back to Ilium and Lawson Hill or for a longer bike ride continue south (under the highway) to Trout Lake and Lizard Head Pass.

Difficult biking- Great views all the way on the traditional locals' hike with a 2.7 mile loop and 1,200 foot elevation gain. Enter at the north end of Aspen Street, then turn left and cross the bridge over Cornet Creek. Jud Wiebe loops above town with views of Bridal Veil and Ingram Falls, town, and the ski area, then continues to Tomboy Road and back to town. Be aware of hikers and their dogs.

Advanced biking– This scenic route links dirt roads up to Hastings Mesa and returns to Hwy 145 at the village of Sawpit. Ride up Last Dollar road and stay on the main road instead of turning left down Deep Creek. Ride for 5 miles as it climbs to Last Dollar Pass. Then it is 6 miles of down hill to the junction of Sawpit Road 58P. Turn left (south) and ride across Hastings Mesa, staying left at an intersection down to Sawpit. Return to Telluride up the River Rd. and Ilium Gallooping Goose trail to the bike path into town. 39 mile loop. Carry the suggested biking trail map with you.

Intermediate biking- A popular 20 mile ride with great views. From town take the bike path to the Last Dollar road and stay right on Last Dollar dirt road, passing the airport below you. Continue down the road to the intersection with Deep Creek and turn left after the bridge. Ride down to Hwy 145 and return to town along the trail next to the river to join the Ilium Gallooping goose trail to the bike path to town.

Intermediate Biking– Take the Jud Weibe trail from the top of Aspen St. Continue uphill to the fork in the trail (end of the up hill ride) and turn left on to the contour. Continue along the contour and down hill to the bridge that crosses Mill Creek. Turn left down the trail to a dirt road that brings you on to the bike path to Telluride. A great intermediate bike with good views through aspen, fir and spruce.

Easy Biking- This is a paved 3 mile, two lane bike path that runs parrell to Hwy 145 and ends at the Society Drive turn. This path allows a smooth, easy ride while offering breathtaking views of Telluride's scenery and wildlife.

Moderate- hiking, biking, photo opp. A variety of superb backcountry trails on the ski mountain are accessed via the free gondola, which runs continuously from 7 a.m. to midnight every day except during the two off-seasons. Hike or mountain bike beginning at mid-station at Station St. Sophia, or begin your hike from Telluride or Mountain Village up to Station St. Sophia—a respectable 1,600-foot elevation gain from Telluride, and about half that elevation gain from Mt. Village. Call the ski area at 970-728-7538 for more information.

Moderate to Difficult biking- Be prepared for the rugged five-mile road to the fascinating town of Tomboy (2,650 foot elevation gain) by taking plenty of water, food or snacks, and warm clothing. It's 7 miles to Imogene Pass (at 13,114 feet, it's a 4,350 elevation gain). Start in town at the north end of Oak Street and turn right on the dirt road (Tomboy Road). Continue past waterfalls and through a tunnel to arrive at the mining camp of Tomboy. The road continuing on to the pass is a steep grade with loose rock. Great views, but the weather can become cold and windy in the middle of summer. Watch out for summer thunderstorms. You can continue to the town of Ouray but bring a map as there are several forks.