The Jud Wiebe trail is one of my favorite fall hikes that is accessed right out of Telluride. It is a 3 mile loop that is rated Moderate-strenuous and gains 1300 feet of elevation. The trail leads through aspen trees and wide open meadows and provides panoramic views of Telluride and the surrounding area. At the 10,000’ highpoint an overlook bench awaits where you can sit and take in these views. The trail was named in memory of Jud Wiebe, a Forest Service recreation manager who planned the trail but passed away of cancer in 1986 before the trail was complete.
