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.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
13,000 feet
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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
