6 days in Telluride, Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park & Ouray Itinerary

On the 14th (Thu), contemplate the waterfront views at San Miguel River and then shake up your sightseeing with San Juan Outdoor Adventures. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Valley Floor, admire the sheer force of Cornet Creek Falls, and then see the sights as you ascend with Telluride’s Via Ferrata.

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Fort Riley to Telluride is an approximately 13-hour car ride. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Fort Riley to Telluride. Traveling from Fort Riley in September, things will get a bit cooler in Telluride: highs are around 22°C and lows about 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.

On the 16th (Sat), take a memorable drive along East Portal Road, then take a memorable drive along South Rim Road, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Painted Wall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take the plunge with Ultimate Skydiving Adventures, look for all kinds of wild species at Adobe Badlands Wilderness Study Area, and then tee off at Devil's Thumb Golf Club.

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Traveling by car from Telluride to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Telluride in September, plan for somewhat warmer days in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Ouray.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Ridgway Visitors Center and Railroad Museum.

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Getting from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Ouray by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in September, with highs in Ouray at 22°C and lows at 8°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Mon) before leaving for home.