Colorado · Hiking · Near Telluride

Ouray Perimeter Trail

Ouray Perimeter TrailPhoto: Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
11.5 mi
round trip
740 ft
climb
8,480 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Ouray Perimeter Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Ouray Perimeter Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Ouray Perimeter Trail is a 5.8-mile out-and-back route located in Colorado near Ouray. Managed by Ouray County, this trail offers hikers a scenic loop around the perimeter of the town and surrounding area. The trail traverses through the diverse terrain characteristic of the Ouray region, providing views of the San Juan Mountains and the surrounding landscape. As an out-and-back route, hikers will retrace their steps after reaching the turnaround point, making it easy to customize distance by turning back at any point along the way. The Ouray Perimeter Trail is accessible from the town of Ouray and serves as a popular option for both day hikers and those seeking moderate exercise in the area. The trail's out-and-back format makes it suitable for hikers of varying experience levels, as participants can adjust their total distance based on fitness level and time constraints. For current trail conditions and specific access points, contact Ouray County or check local resources before heading out. This trail provides a solid option for experiencing the natural beauty surrounding the mountain town of Ouray.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Four J Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Red Mountain Brewing

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Smuggler Union Tramhouse

    Attraction

    On your way back · 7 mi

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Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Ouray Perimeter Trail

    Best months: June–July and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 15°

      8 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      36° / 19°

      8 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      44° / 25°

      9 wet · 8 snow

    4. Apr

      52° / 31°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    5. May

      63° / 39°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    6. Jun

      74° / 47°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 53°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      75° / 51°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 45°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 34°

      8 wet · 3 snow

    11. Nov

      44° / 24°

      8 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      35° / 16°

      8 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ouray, CO, 0.5 mi away at 7,840 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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