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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

A Date With Fate

moderateSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

83°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 83°

Trailhead temp

72° est. at 11,788 ft

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

6.2 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

134ft

High point

11,811ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

A Date With Fate is a moderate rock climbing area located in Telluride, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 11,788 feet. Climbers access the routes from a designated parking area, and pets are permitted on-site. The climbing offers moderate difficulty, making it suitable for climbers with some experience. Conditions vary by season, with potential snow and ice in winter and warmer temperatures in summer. The area is part of the broader San Juan Mountains climbing scene, which includes nearby via ferrata options and multi-pitch routes.

Trail profile

Gain

134 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,811 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,811 ft
2Climbing Route11,677 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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