Telluride from the ski mountain; exact spot on the trail unknown
See Forever Trail
Ridge hike
About
The See Forever Trail climbs a ski area service road from near Station St. Sophia, the stop at the top of the free gondola between Telluride and Mountain Village. The Forest Service mentions views over the Town of Telluride and of distant peaks in the Lizard Head Wilderness.
From the gondola station, the Forest Service says to walk south on the Nature Trail about 200 yards to the log cabin, then follow Basin Road about 300 yards past the snowmaking pond to the See Forever trailhead sign. The trail starts up steep steps to the See Forever ski run, meets a gravel road at about 1.2 miles, and switchbacks steeply up the Gold Hill ridge to the Wasatch Connection Trail. The ski resort calls it steep and strenuous, climbing 1,710 feet in 2.8 miles.
When to go
The trail runs through the Telluride Ski Area, so plan it as a summer and fall hike and check conditions before you go. The gondola closes for fall maintenance from October 26 to November 19, 2026, and reopens November 20, 2026. Its summer 2027 season runs May 20 to October 24, 2027, according to the Town of Mountain Village.
Good to know
The gondola is free. The Town of Mountain Village says about half of the cabins take pets, and some cabins are wheelchair accessible.
The ski resort allows dogs on trails designated for hiking, on a leash, harness or other tether, and you must follow all trail closures.
Expect vehicles on the service road. The steps are for hikers only; bikers start from the station on the Short Loop Trail.
The ski resort says the trail is often combined with the Wasatch Connection and Wasatch Trail for a steep, all-day descent down the Bear Creek Trail into Telluride.
The Forest Service says there's no drinking water, so bring plenty.
Price
- Hiking trails from the gondola (summer 2026)Free
The gondola itself is free, according to the Town of Mountain Village.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Telluride Ski Resort. They can change, so check before you go.
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