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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Arms Control

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

84°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

78° est. at 10,599 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

4.7 moderate

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

72ft

High point

10,653ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Arms Control is a difficult rock climbing crag located in Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 10,599 feet. Access is straightforward with parking available on site, and the area accommodates pets. The climbing routes are classified as difficult, requiring solid skill and physical conditioning. The area is open for climbing year-round, allowing access from January through December. The typical time commitment for completing routes is approximately four hours.

Trail profile

Gain

72 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,653 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,581 ft
2Climbing Route10,653 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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