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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Cafeteria (aka Lunch Counter)

moderateFeaturedSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 9 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

84°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

79° est. at 10,284 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

4.1 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

88ft

High point

10,344ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Cafeteria, also known as Lunch Counter, is a rock climbing destination located near Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 10,284 feet and is classified as a moderate difficulty destination. A typical visit lasts about five hours. Parking is available at the site, and the area is pet friendly. The climbing routes are accessible year-round, from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

88 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,344 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,289 ft
2Pitch 110,289 ft
3Pitch 210,256 ft
4Route Top Out10,344 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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