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DetailsRock Climbing · Ouray
Elevation
11,389 ft
Duration
4 hr
Season
Jan - Dec
In SeasonLatest trail reportgood
Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified
Bits Harder is a rock climbing area near Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features routes rated as difficult. The elevation is listed as 11,389 feet in the database, though web sources cite 5,020 feet. Parking is available on-site, and pets are allowed. Climbers typically spend around 4 hours on site. The area is accessible year-round, with activity occurring from January through December. Access may be affected by local events, such as the CriticalGold Mountain Fire evacuation orders.
parking11,453 ft
Approach Start
waypoint11,381 ft
Climbing Route
Parking available
Pet friendly
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Thunderstorms
Feels like 73°
Storms
30%tonight
Wind
5mph NW
UV
0
Light
6:04 am8:30 pm
Closer to 64° at the trailhead, estimated for 11,389 ft.