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7.2 miles
Distance
303 ft
Climb
-1,465 ft
Descent
01:08:30
Avg time
-1,164 ft
Altitude change
9,593 ft
Altitude min
10,763 ft
Altitude max
10,756 ft
Altitude start
9,593 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4,140 ft
Distance flat
01:08:30
Avg time

Magic Meadow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Telluride
    , Colorado
  • AKA
    Alta Lakes
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #31799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120335 in Hiking
    • #891 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    July - Oct
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This area is a maze of unsigned trails. This is but one route option to get into the Alta Lakes area. Closed for Elk calving until July 1st.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 242 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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Jul 29, 2026 @ 5:20pm (America/Denver)
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 11, 2026 @ 7:55am (America/Denver)
Jul 11, 2026
 Riding great
Jul 10, 2026 @ 9:43am (America/Denver)
Jul 10, 2026
Jun 8, 2026 @ 12:39pm (America/Denver)
Jun 8, 2026
 One tree across the trail near top. Very dry and dusty.
Nov 1, 2025 @ 5:09pm (America/Denver)
Nov 1, 2025
 Most is dry, but parts have some compacted snow/ice. Some freeze/thaw happening on the exposed switchbacks towards the bottom. Few trees down still.
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Avg: 3.99 (14 votes)
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        youtuber CO MTB | | Finding magic in the meadows...
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        11:46 | 901 | Sep 7, 2019 , Telluride
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        3:25 | 292 | Aug 25, 2023 , Telluride
        Alta Lakes to Sunshine Trail
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        8:42 | 456 | Oct 8, 2018 , Telluride

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Meadow

        ▼ Where is Magic Meadow located?
        Magic Meadow is located in Telluride, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Telluride trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.90784, -107.85499.
        ▼ How hard is Magic Meadow?
        Magic Meadow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Magic Meadow?
        Magic Meadow has 303 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,465 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,593 ft to 10,763 ft.
        ▼ How long is Magic Meadow?
        Magic Meadow is 7.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Magic Meadow?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Magic Meadow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Magic Meadow?
        Magic Meadow is best visited during: July - Oct.
        ▼ How do I access Magic Meadow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Magic Meadow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Magic Meadow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 23 minutes to ride Magic Meadow. The trail is 7.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Magic Meadow?
        Magic Meadow is a very popular trail. There have been 993 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 989 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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