Wasatch #508

The Wasatch Trail #508 begins at an intersection with the Bear Creek Trail #635 and ends at an intersection with the Blixt Trail #508.1A and the Bridal Veil Trail #637. It provides a popular route into the upper Bear Creek drainage, where the upper canyon provides dramatic views of the sculpted and highly eroded canyon walls. The trail travels through beautiful alpine meadow filled with wild flower in mid-July as it climbs to the divide between the Bear Creek and Bridal Veil Basins. Visitors have several loop options between this trail, the East Fork Bear Creek Trail #513 and the Bridal Veil Trail #636.

At a Glance

Open Season:	June
Usage:	Heavy
Best Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	Open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain bikes.
Closest Towns:	Telluride, CO
Information Center:	Elevation at the northern end of trail is 9,771 feet, Latitude: N37.91, Longitude: W-107.81. At the southern end the elevation is 12,876 feet, Latitude: N37.87, Longitude: W-107.79.

General Information

Directions:

Northern Access:

From Telluride: From the gate at the south end of Pine Street, follow the Bear Creek Trail for approximately 2 miles to the intersection with the Wasatch Trail #508.

Southern Access:

From Telluride: Follow Highway 145 west for approximately 3 miles and turn south, staying on 145. Continue south for approximately 6.5 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road #630. Follow FSR #630 for approximately 3.5 miles to the Blixt Trail beginning. Follow the Blixt Trail for approximately 2.8 miles to the intersection with the Wasatch Trail.

Parking:

Northern Access:

T. 42 N; R. 9 W; Section: 1. U.S.G.S. Map: Telluride. Elevation: 8,765 feet. Latitude: N37.35, Longitude: W-107.81.

Southern Access:

T. 42 N; R. 9 W.; Section: 31. U.S.G.S. Map: Ophir. Elevation: 10,520 feet. Latitude: N37.86, Longitude: W-107.8.