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13,514 ft · San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Telluride Peak

Telluride Peak is a 13,514 ft peak in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado. The standard route is the Telluride Pk via Commodore Gulch: 5 mi, 2,860 ft of gain, Class 2.

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Telluride Peak in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Telluride Peak at a glance

  • Elevation13,514 ft4,119 m
  • RouteTelluride Pk via Commodore GulchClass 2
  • Distance5 mi2,860 ft gain
  • Time4 – 6 hrsHard effort
  • SeasonJul – Sep
  • RangeSan Juan MountainsColorado

Climbing the Telluride Pk via Commodore Gulch

Telluride Peak sits in the San Juan Mountains. The usual ascent is Telluride Pk via Commodore Gulch, rated Class 2. Plan about 5.6 miles round-trip with roughly 2,860 ft of gain from about 10,650 ft. The trailhead is typically reachable by passenger car. Summer monsoon storms build fast, so start early and be off the summit by early afternoon. Watch for loose rock, route-finding on talus, and brief exposed steps where the terrain steepens. Stats and approach details follow climb13ers.com. Bring layers for cold wind on the summit ridge.

Gear and hazards

What to bring

  • Backpack (25–35 L)
  • Hiking Boots
  • Water
  • Offline Maps
  • Headlamp
  • Satellite Communicator
  • Whistle
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun Hat
  • Midlayer
  • Insulated Jacket
  • Hardshell Jacket
  • Warm Hat
  • Buff
  • Midweight Gloves
  • Trekking Poles
  • GPS Device
  • Power Bank
  • Water Filter
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Emergency Bivy

What to watch for

  • Storms
  • High altitude
  • Route-finding difficulty

Quests with Telluride Peak

Peaks near Telluride Peak

  1. T 7

    T 7

    13,360 ft · 0.9 mi away

  2. Chicago Peak

    Chicago Peak

    13,391 ft · 1.3 mi away

  3. Trico Peak

    Trico Peak

    13,329 ft · 1.3 mi away

  4. Tomboy Peak

    Tomboy Peak

    13,101 ft · 1.8 mi away

Frequently asked questions

How tall is Telluride Peak?

Telluride Peak is 13,514 feet (4,119 m) tall. It is in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado.

How does Telluride Peak rank among the Colorado 13ers?

At 13,514 feet, Telluride Peak is the 191st highest of the 582 Colorado 13ers. The highest is Grizzly Peak.

How hard is it to hike Telluride Peak?

The Telluride Pk via Commodore Gulch is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 5 miles with 2,860 feet of elevation gain.

How long does it take to hike Telluride Peak?

Most people take 4 – 6 hours round trip on the Telluride Pk via Commodore Gulch, covering 5 miles with 2,860 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.

Can a beginner hike Telluride Peak?

The Telluride Pk via Commodore Gulch needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 5 miles with 2,860 feet of elevation gain. Build up on shorter hikes first, start early and carry plenty of water and layers.

Will you get altitude sickness on Telluride Peak?

You might. Most people feel the altitude above 8,000 feet, and Telluride Peak reaches 13,514 feet. Spend a night or two at elevation first, drink plenty of water and turn back if a headache, nausea or dizziness gets worse.

What time should you start hiking Telluride Peak?

Early. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, so aim to be off the summit and the exposed upper mountain by early afternoon.

When is the best time to hike Telluride Peak?

The usual hiking window is July to September. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.

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