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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Bad Bowl

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, 6 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

80°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 80°

Trailhead temp

73° est. at 10,792 ft

Storm chance

17% tonight

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

10,817ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Bad Bowl is a 55-foot single-pitch rock climbing route located in the Secret Stash sector near Ouray, Colorado. The route combines sport and traditional climbing styles, rated 5.9-. The climb begins on the right side of the main wall near a large pine tree, featuring five bolts. Climbers then move left into an overlapping crack section requiring finger to hand-sized cams. The top is secured by anchor slings tied around the pine tree. First ascended by Pete Davis and Jeff Davies in 2001. Parking is available at the site. The area is pet friendly. The route is considered one of the easiest and best options in the sector.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,817 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,817 ft
2Climbing Route10,817 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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