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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Bat Cave

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 8:12 pm.

60°

Smoky

Feels like 60°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

3.1 moderate

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:12 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

6ft

High point

9,173ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Bat Cave is a rock climbing area near Telluride on the Western Slope. The site offers moderate difficulty routes. The elevation is listed as 9,119 feet in the database, though the existing description cites 6,378 feet. Parking is available on site. The area is pet friendly. Climbers can expect a 4-hour outing. Access is generally year-round, though winter conditions may require additional precautions. The existing description notes the climbing area is accessible from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

6 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,173 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,167 ft
2Climbing Route9,173 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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