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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Cain Struck Abel Out

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.

85°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

81° est. at 9,784 ft

Storm chance

29% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SW

UV index

3.2 moderate

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

33ft

High point

9,816ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Cain Struck Abel Out is a rock climbing destination located in Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 6,743 feet and offers difficult routes that require a high level of skill and physical fitness. Climbers can expect an outing lasting approximately four hours. Parking is available at the base of the climb, and the area is pet-friendly, allowing dogs on the premises. The site remains accessible year-round from January through December, though winter conditions may impact specific routes. Evidence suggests the area features solid rock and varied terrain suitable for testing climbing skills within the San Juan Mountains context.

Trail profile

Gain

33 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,816 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,783 ft
2Climbing Route9,816 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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