Bald Mountain
The hike-to status of Bald Mountain helps it hold fresh powder throughout the day for those who want to make the hike. The terrain here is good for smooth powder turns as you move from just above the treeline down into the pine trees. This is the mountain peak that beginners will see looming over them as they ride the Ute Park chairlift.
Access Info
Bald Mountain is only accessible by hiking. Take lift #12 (Prospect Express) to the Galloping Goose ski trail. Stay left as you are approaching Bald Mountain and look for the hiking access gate as the terrain starts to flatten.
Bald Mtn Stats
- Summit Elevation: 11,880'
- Vertical Drop: Approx. 450'
- Hiking Time: 20+ minutes
Never Enter Closed Terrain – The avalanche danger at Telluride is real. Never enter closed terrain, duck ropes, or traverse into terrain that is intended to be closed from above.
Skiers and riders will gain access to more than 400 feet of hike-to terrain here, but you won’t need to hike 400+ feet of vertical in order to get to the top. The access gate will get you onto the mountain a bit higher up, and give you a relatively easy hike. The Galloping Goose trail can be seen in the photo belowtraversing its way around the waistline of Bald Mountain.
Above & Below: looking up at Bald Mountain from the Prospect Bowl.
The last photo above shows the top of the Ute Park chairlift with Bald Mountain reigning supreme in the background. This chairlift falls far short of the access gate on the uphill side of Bald Mountain. You’ll need to take lift #12 in order to access the Bald Mountain terrain.