Prospect #413

The Prospect Trail #413, a local favorite, begins at an intersection with the Village Trail #416 and ends in Mountain Village. This single track trail in the Telluride Ski Area offers a challenging adventure for hikers and mountain bikers alike. It traverses across ski trails as it ascends through dense spruce-fir forest to the top of Lift 10 where the main trail intersects with the Prospect Loop. For a longer ride, take the Loop trail through Prospect Basin or continue on the main trail past the Teepee before descending back down to Mountain Village. The trail has two stream crossings and crosses several ski runs with spectacular view of the surrounding area. This is a bike ride for those with intermediate or better riding skills.

At a Glance

Open Season:	July
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	Open to hiking and mountain biking. Prospect Trail and the adjacent Prospect Basin are closed to human entry May 15 through June 30 annually to reduce disturbance to elk during their calving season.
Closest Towns:	Telluride, CO and Mountain Village

General Information

Directions:

From Telluride: Go to the gondola located on San Juan Avenue, 3 blocks south of the main street, Colorado Avenue. Take the free gondola to the top of the mountain, exiting at the St. Sophia station. (Bikes can be transported on the gondola). From the gondola station, walk south on the Nature Trail for 200 yards to the log cabin. There is a Village Trailhead sign across the road from the cabin. Follow the Village Trail for about 0.25 miles to the intersection with the Prospect Trail.

Parking:

Parking is by permit only on many streets in the residential section of town and is limited to two-hour parking along Colorado Avenue and its adjacent side streets. Visit http://www.telluride-co.gov/328/Telluride-Tourism-Board for information on free parking areas.

Free day-time parking for access to the Gondola is available at the Gondola Parking Garage in Mountain Village.