Telluride Bowls, Chutes, Hiking Terrain
Telluride has a reputation for challenging terrain. You’ll find several bowls, many chutes, and enough double black diamond runs at the top of Telluride to keep you busy for the rest of the season and beyond. The photo below shows Palmyra Peak, Jello’s Bowl, parts of the Gold Hill Chutes and Black Iron Bowl.
Palmyra Peak
This is Telluride’s highest peak and it rises prominently above the rest of the resort to an elevation of 13,150′.
Bald Mountain
A relatively short hike will give skiers and snowboarders access to 450′ of vertical terrain on Bald Mountain.
Gold Hill Chutes
Gold Hill Chutes #1 and #2 can be accessed from the top of the Revelation Lift. The rest of the Gold Hill Chutes require hiking. A staircase gives skiers and snowboarders access to Chutes #9 and #10.
Black Iron Bowl
A short hike from the top of the Prospect Express chairlift will get you into the Black Iron Bowl.
Revelation Bowl
This bowl has gorgeous scenic views, black diamond runs and a unique isolated alpine environment.
Jello's Bowl
Mostly closed and inaccessible, but rising beautifully above the Prospect Bowl with some picturesque chutes descending from Palmyra Peak.
Telluride Hiking Terrain FAQ
No. These used to be open to skiers but, they are now permanently closed.
The top of Palmyra Peak is Telluride Ski Resort’s highest point. This is located at 14,150 feet/4,008 meters.
Expect the hike to the top of Palmyra Peak to take about 2 hours. Remember that this is around 13,000′ and if you are not used to the altitude, this hike will be much more grueling than you might expect.