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Trip Highlights:

• Colorado mountains offer a mother lode of scenic hikes and colorful towns.

• Photographers from around the world often descend upon the San Juan ranges to capture the spectacular hues.

• Majestic snow-capped peaks, expansive alpine meadows, tumbling waterfalls, a charming Victorian hotel and more beckon hikers to explore.

Majestic snow-capped peaks, expansive alpine meadows, tumbling waterfalls, a charming Victorian hotel and more beckon hikers to explore the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado; home of Ryder- Walker Alpine Adventures. From bubbling hot springs and historic hotels, to the outposts of bank robbers and miners gone “mad”, Colorado mountains offer a mother lode of scenic hikes and colorful towns.
Ryder-Walker’s 5-day hiking adventure offers an exciting exploration of the region’s most spectacular trails. From remote valleys to high alpine passes replete with endless views, you hike beneath the shadows of the resident fourteen thousand-foot peaks as we thread our way through the most atmospheric towns of the San Juan mountains.

Hiking days are as challenging as you wish, and the scenery is breathtaking. At the end of the day a comfortable bed, hot shower, good meal, glass of local wine or beer, and the company of other mountain enthusiasts awaits. Photographers from around the world often descend upon the San Juan ranges to capture the spectacular hues, whether as a backdrop to budding alpine flowers in spring or in autumn when the aspens leaves change to gold.

Spend 5 days in world renowned Telluride. The trails lie along quiet mountain paths, with some optional rough and remote sections, and spectacular views of the surrounding peaks as trails climb to high passes. We follow abandoned Native American and mining routes, and traverse along streams beneath the shade of aspen, spruce, and fir trees.

Relax in the exquisite modern mountain accommodations in Telluride, reflecting the charm and character of its location and the simplicity of days past.

Enjoy dinner at any of the many fabulous local restaurants. Breakfast is usually a buffet taken at your leisure or at a local bakery in town – depending on hotel choice. Lunch will be a picnic either on a high pass with spectacular views or in a scenic meadow surrounded by tall peaks and cascading streams.

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