11,112 ft
Elevation
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Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Alta
Gold mining town established in 1877 on the road between Telluride and Ophir. Famous for its remaining buildings perched on the mountainside above the valley floor.
Know before you go
Alta
Sun & Moon
12:12 PM
Sunrise
7:19 PM
Solar Noon
2:25 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:49 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:48 AM
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Waxing Gibbous
99% illuminated
Live14h 13m of daylight
Alta
Season
64days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 64 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Alta
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Off Season
July — July conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Things to Do
Boomerang
hiking · Boomerang
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
Alta Lakes
hiking · Alta Lakes
Alta Lakes Dam Trail
hiking · Alta Lakes Dam Trail
Magic Meadows
hiking · Magic Meadows
Sunshine
hiking · Sunshine
Magic Meadows Trail
snow_sports · Magic Meadows Trail
Prospect Loop
cycling · Prospect Loop
