JUD WIEBE
TRAIL – U.S.F.S. #432
TRAILHEAD:
Section 36 T43N R9W
TRAIL
END: Section 36 T43N R9W
Elevation 8,876 at bottom of Tomboy Road in Telluride
ACCESS: Turn north from Colorado Ave. onto Aspen Street.; Go
three blocks up to the trailhead..
LENGTH: 2.7
miles or 4.5 km.
RECOMMENDED SEASON: April through November
AMOUNT OF
USE: Heavy
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
USGS TOPO MAP: Telluride
SUGGESTED USES: Hiking, bike access to Waterline/Deep Creek
Trail. Winter use not suggested due to icy conditions.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
This popular trail makes a 2.7 mile loop from Aspen Street to Oak Street in Telluride. From the trailhead it crosses Cornet Creek before climbing up an old road grade across the front hillside, switchbacking up through the aspens to a signed trail junction near Butcher Creek.. The trail to the left is a new extension of the Deep Creek Trail which follows an old waterline after passing through Epees Park. The Jub Wiebe Trail goes right at the junction, heading steeply east up the ridge to top out at about 10,200 feet. Then it contours around the south-facing hillside, providing views of Telluride, Bridal Veil Falls and the ski area. The trail then switchbacks down through the aspens to a bridged crossing of Cornet Creek. From there it climbs up to Liberty Bell Flats and a junction with Liberty Bell Road. The trail follows the road to the right and down steep loose rock switchbacks by the Telluride town water plant. At the junction with Tomboy Road, hikers should turn right to return to town.