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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Alpha 4

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

89° est. at 7,634 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SW

UV index

3.8 moderate

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

63ft

High point

7,697ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Alpha 4 is a rock climbing area located in Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 7,634 feet and offers easy difficulty routes suitable for beginners. The area is accessible year-round, with climbing activity recorded from January through December. Practical amenities include available parking and a pet-friendly policy. The routes are generally straightforward, making it a convenient option for climbers with vehicles and dogs.

Trail profile

Gain

63 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,697 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,634 ft
2Climbing Route7,697 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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