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Rock Climbing · Crested Butte, CO

Aku Aku

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

Live · nearest station Aspen, 21 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 5:00 pm.

30°

Clear

Feels like 25°

Trailhead temp

24° est. at 9,748 ft

Wind

5 mph SSE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:42 am to 5:00 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

13ft

High point

9,760ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Aku Aku is a rock climbing destination located near Crested Butte, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features moderate difficulty routes and sits at an elevation of 9,748 feet. Access is straightforward with parking available on-site. The area is open year-round and permits pets. While specific route grades and technical descriptions for Aku Aku are not detailed in the available sources, the general climbing environment in the Crested Butte area includes high-quality granite rock and varied terrain suitable for different skill levels.

Trail profile

Gain

13 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

9,760 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,760 ft
2Climbing Route9,747 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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