Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO
Bits Harder
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 7 miStorms are likely above treeline by the afternoon. Start early and be off the ridge by midday.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 47°
Trailhead temp
38° est. at 11,389 ft
Storm chance
38% afternoon
Wind
0 mph
Distance
—
Elevation gain
72ft
High point
11,453ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
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.
Trail profile
Gain
72 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
11,453 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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