Priest Lake is a great getaway, offering hiking and camping during the summer and nordic skiing in the winter! 

In the winter, there is a groomed track for skate and diagonal skiing appropriate for all levels. When trails are not crowded, dogs are welcome at Priest Lake - only with direct and constant owner supervision and control. On weekends, during special events or any time the trails are obviously busy, the Telluride Nordic Association requests that dog owners use the Trout Lake trails for skiing with their dogs.

Priest Lake Trail Map

Directions:

Travel approximately 8 miles south on State Highway 145 from Telluride, CO. Turn left on County Road 63A, then left on to Forest Road #628. Proceed one-half mile north on #628 to Priest Lake.