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Rock Climbing · Crested Butte, CO

Center el Skyland

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

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 23 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

88°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 88°

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.4 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

8,878ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Center El Skyland is a rock climbing area located in the Skyland neighborhood of Crested Butte, Colorado. The site features bouldering problems, specifically noted as 'Center El Skyland' with a grade of 6B+ in the French grading system. It is situated among trees at the base of a massive wall to the east of town. Access is available from town via Tony’s Trail up to Upper Loop. The area is described as generally uncrowded with good quality rock. Parking is available on site, and the area is pet friendly. Climbing is suitable for those with moderate skill levels. The elevation is listed as 8,858 feet in the database, though other sources cite 6,906 feet for the broader Skyland area; the specific route elevation is not definitively confirmed in the provided text. The area is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,878 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,875 ft
2Climbing Route8,878 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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