Tails are Always Wagging in Telluride, Colorado
- Luie Boone
- May 8
- 5 min read
This vacation destination is a part of our first series of blog posts titled Pooches Polite.
When it comes to unforgettable vacations with your dog, Telluride, Colorado, stands out from the pack. This beautiful mountain town doesn’t just allow pets. It truly embraces them, making it the perfect place for you and your pup to relax, explore, and make lifelong memories.
Everything in Telluride feels designed with dog lovers in mind. You’ll find cozy, pet-friendly vacation rentals, welcoming restaurants, and endless opportunities for outdoor fun. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend escape or a longer stay, Telluride makes traveling with your four-legged best friend easy and exciting.
Take a stroll down Main Street and you’ll feel the town’s charm right away. Dogs and their humans are everywhere, sharing friendly greetings and soaking up the welcoming atmosphere. It’s the kind of place where you slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy every moment together.
Telluride also takes care of the little things that make a big difference. You’ll spot "Bow Wow Water" bowls throughout town to keep pups hydrated, as well as free green bag stations so you’re never caught unprepared if your pup needs to potty. It’s thoughtful touches like these that show just how much this town loves its canine visitors.
Adventure is around every corner there. Whether your pup loves a scenic trail, a playful splash in a mountain stream, or a romp through wide-open meadows, adventure has no limits when you’re in Telluride. Many parks even feature "Pet Parking" stations with leash attachments and waste bins for quick stops along the way.
No matter how you like to spend your vacation—whether it be wandering trails, lounging in town, or simply building new friendships—Telluride will make you and your dog feel completely at home.
Get ready for wagging tails, smiling faces, and a vacation you’ll never forget!
Paws Rest Here
Luie Boone paw-selected this perfect vacation rental for your stay at Telluride, Colorado. Check it out below!
Rental Name: Sunset Ridge Retreat
This rental has 4 bedrooms with 4 beds and 3.5 baths.
Photos courtesy of Accommodations in Telluride
It features the following amenities:
Sits above the 3-mile long Telluride Valley Floor and San Miguel River (Wildlife watching will be intense and Luie Boone wonders what he will see!)
Large patio with terrific mountain and valley views
Al fresco dining with a gas grill and dining table
Sofa and chairs that surround a large natural gas fire pit
What does Luie Boone think of this rental? He woofed:
We’re going on vacation and staying in a rental that sounds like my kind of place! Cozy spots, quiet nooks, and just a short drive (windows down, please!) to a place called Telluride. Right below the rental house is a huge chuck of open space. They call it the Telluride Valley Floor and the San Miguel River. It's full of smells and critters to watch! I can sniff the breeze for hours, while we all hike and fish. The house sits high on a hillside, surrounded by trees like a big safe den. Inside the house, there's a big mudroom for leashes and boots. Upstairs, there's a wide-open space where the humans cook and eat. That's where I am going to take a big, stinky nap by the window. Outside, there’s a huge patio with a yummy-smelling grill and a cozy fire pit. It'll be the perfect spot for sunbathing and begging for snacks. At night, the humans will have big soft beds, and I'll keep watch through the windows. There are even more sleeping spots upstairs, plus a balcony for early morning sniffs! Best of all, it's close enough for town adventures, but far enough for peaceful, tail-thumping naps. I can't wait. There's mountains of memories to make… and, of course, squirrels to chase!
Paws Venture Here
Telluride Gondola
The towns of Telluride and Mountain Village are linked by a spectacular, 12-minute ride on a free gondola. Once you and your pup discover this unique mountain mode of travel, you'll find a front row seat to view Mother Nature from 10,500 feet. Dog cabins are also available.
Bear Creek Preserve
Bear Creek is a spectacular natural area with an abundance of recreational opportunities for you and your pooch.
Telluride River Hike
Take your pal on this nature walk, which follows the San Miguel river through town.
Bridal Veil Falls
You and your best friend can enjoy a 2.4 mile out-and-back hike leading to the bottom of these spectacular falls, which are the tallest free-falling waterfalls in Colorado at 325 feet!
Blue Lakes Trail
Fido is welcome to join you for some exercise and fresh mountain air on this five-mile round-trip hike. It has an elevation gain of over 1,800 feet. As a reward, you and Fido will get to enjoy views of stunning lower Blue Lake. And, no, Luie Boone, you cannot cannonball into the lake from the top of the mountain.
Coonskin Mountain via Ridge Trail
Try this 1.9-mile point-to-point trail, which starts near the bottom of the gondola and snakes through some absolutely beautiful stretches of aspen. You and your pup can ride the free gondola back down or hike back down the Ridge Trail.
Hope Lake
Hike on a 4.8-mile out-and-back trail with your buddy, leading to the shore of this gorgeous sub-alpine lake! Luie Boone hopes he can cannonball into this one!
Smuggler Union Brewery & Restaurant
This is a pup-friendly brewpub located on a quiet side street patio, which serves American eats for humans. Pups get their own water bowls... but, Luie Boone's suggesting that all pups smuggle some human food for themselves!
Luie Boone's Pet Peeve about
Telluride, Colorado
There's just so much to love about this vacation destination, but there's one thing that's got Luie Boone's leash in a twist. He woofed:
When my humans first said we were going on the gondola in Telluride, I was excited... until I saw it. It’s this giant, swinging glass box that floats through the sky. Of course, I did what any sensible dog would do. I froze in place and refused to get in, cause what the heck is that? Unfortunately, humans can be very stubborn and sneaky. So before I could even protest, they grabbed me under my big belly and hauled me right into that swinging glass trap. Betrayal! Then the doors slammed shut, and the floor started moving. It swayed, it bumped, and it made weird noises, I wasn’t sure if we were heading to a trail or to the moon. I kept my eyes glued to the floor and pretended I was brave. Some dogs act like gondolas are no big deal. They'll sit there with their tails wagging and noses pressed to the glass, but that's not me! Those high-flying views? Very suspicious if you ask me! However, once you survive the flying mystery box, Telluride will greet you with mountain paths to explore and a nose-full of amazing new scents. So I guess... gondolas can be scary, but maybe, just maybe, they can be worth it. Just don’t expect me to enjoy the ride. I guess Telluride’s worth it in the end, but if you ever see a large dog laying flat on the gondola floor, eyes wide, soul leaving their body... yeah, that’s me. Just know I’m doing it for the views... or maybe, the cheese.
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