Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Chef Aid

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

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 10 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.1 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

190ft

High point

9,153ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Chef Aid is a rock climbing destination in Ouray, Colorado, located on the Western Slope at an elevation of 9,153 feet. The site offers moderate difficulty routes suitable for climbers with some experience. Access is straightforward, with parking available on-site and a policy that allows pets. The area remains accessible year-round, supporting climbing activities from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

190 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

9,153 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,045 ft

2Climbing Route8,963 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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