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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Bat Splat

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, 4 mi
Go prepared

Storms are likely above treeline tonight. Start early and be off the ridge by midday.

44°

Chance of Rain

Feels like 44°

Trailhead temp

31° est. at 12,332 ft

Storm chance

48% tonight

Wind

0 mph

Distance

Elevation gain

33ft

High point

12,392ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Bat Splat is a single-pitch trad rock climb located near Telluride, Colorado. The route is approximately 70 feet long and features a difficult rating, often cited as 5.10+. It is characterized as a 'sandbag,' meaning the difficulty feels harder than the grade suggests, with thin, traversing climbing that requires careful gear placement. Climbers should bring thin gear, specifically Aliens and TCUs, as well as one bolt for protection. The climb is described as tricky and slightly heady. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The elevation is listed as 12,332 feet in the database, though some sources cite 6,093 feet.

Trail profile

Gain

33 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

12,392 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start12,359 ft
2Climbing Route12,392 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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