Colorado · Hiking · Near Telluride

Portland Trail

Portland TrailPhoto: Luis in Denver, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.0 mi
distance
712 ft
climb
9,206 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland Trail is a 3.0-mile lollipop route managed by the USFS Ouray Ranger District near Colorado. This out-and-back trail with a loop section offers a moderate day hike experience in the Colorado high country. The lollipop configuration provides hikers with varied scenery as you travel out to the loop section before returning via the same initial approach. The trail accesses the backcountry managed by the Ouray Ranger District, part of the larger National Forest system in the region. This trail is well-suited for hikers seeking a shorter adventure in the area, with the 3.0-mile distance making it accessible for those with limited time. The route takes you through terrain typical of the Colorado mountains near Ouray. Permits and regulations are managed by the USFS Ouray Ranger District, so check with them for current conditions, any required documentation, and seasonal closures before your visit. The district can also provide detailed information about trail conditions and any recent maintenance updates.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Amphitheater (co)

    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Colorado Boy Southwest Pub

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Smuggler Union Tramhouse

    Attraction

    On your way back · 9 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Portland 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, 1 mi away at 7,840 ft. The station sits about 1,400 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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