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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Blood Bag

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, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

50°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 50°

Storm chance

2% overnight

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

131ft

High point

9,508ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Blood Bag is a difficult trad climbing route located in Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The route measures 152.4 meters (approximately 500 feet) and is rated 5.11c. It is situated at an elevation of 9,445 feet. The typical duration for the climb is about 6 hours. Parking is available at the site, and the area is pet-friendly. Climbers should prepare for varying conditions, including potential snow and ice in winter and warmer temperatures in summer. The route offers solid rock suitable for trad climbing.

Trail profile

Gain

131 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,508 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,475 ft
2Pitch 19,377 ft
3Pitch 29,423 ft
4Pitch 39,380 ft
5Route Top Out9,508 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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