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.
One email a week with Telluride’s upcoming outdoor lineup. Free, and unsubscribe anytime.
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.
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 volunteer days incl. fall plantings
San Miguel River sites near Telluride (varies)
Conservation and volunteer days (tree plantings, cleanups, San Miguel restoration) run by the local Trout Unlimited chapter, Gunnison Gorge Anglers, which serves the Telluride / San Miguel watershed. Telluride Angler is a local TU volunteer base and fundraiser.
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.