Trail runs, climbs, Nordic miles, river outings, and meetups across Telluride and the San Juans — find something to show up to this week.
Every Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Rotating start (posted weekly to the Telluride Squad Run Strava group)
Free community trail run open to all; some summer Tuesdays become a “Townie Run Series” event with food and drinks afterward, supported by the Telluride Mountain Club.
Monthly novice field trips (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)
Regional hotspots (Montrose / Delta area; covers San Miguel County)
Free monthly novice-focused field trips (first Tuesday in Montrose County, third Tuesday in Delta County). The chapter covers San Miguel County but most outings are an hour-plus north of Telluride — the nearest organized birding community. Pre-registration required.
Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
Multiple scheduled days each summer (locations announced)
Varies by project across area USFS trails
Community trail-maintenance days (brush-cutting, logging out, redefining tread); 30-plus volunteers joined in 2025. Dates and meeting spots are posted each season — check before going.
Seasonal volunteer build days (often with the Mountain Club)
Varies by trail project (e.g. Alta Lakes / Magic Meadows)
Volunteer-powered trail building and maintenance for the regional MTB network; SMBA also runs community rides and events — dates vary, check their site or Facebook.
Open self-guided in summer; guided trips by arrangement
East end of the box canyon above Telluride
The exposed cable-and-rung route on the canyon’s south wall, stewarded by the Mountain Club. Not a scheduled meetup — go self-guided (experienced parties) or hire a local guide service.
Seasonal TU fundraisers and river-stewardship events
Telluride / San Miguel River
Telluride Angler leads fundraising and volunteerism for Trout Unlimited and Science on the Fly on the San Miguel; event dates vary by season. Daily guided trips run all summer.
Daily guided trips during the summer paddling season
San Miguel River valley floor / Trout Lake (flatwater)
Guided stand-up paddleboard outings — beginners start on flatwater at Trout Lake before moving to the San Miguel. Scheduled by booking, not a fixed weekly meetup.