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Rock Climbing · Crested Butte, CO

Cobra

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

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 20 mi
Go prepared

Storms build later today. Plan an early finish.

74°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 74°

Storm chance

61% afternoon

Wind

10 mph WSW

Distance

Elevation gain

9ft

High point

10,892ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Cobra is a rock climbing area located near Crested Butte on the Western Slope of Colorado. The site offers moderate difficulty routes suitable for climbers with some experience. It sits at an elevation of 10,885 feet, although one source lists it as 5,860 feet. Parking is available on site, and the area is pet friendly. Access is generally open year round from January to December, though seasonal weather such as winter snow and summer thunderstorms can affect conditions. A specific access note indicates that while the area is open, there are restrictions due to private property status at the southern entrance; climbers are advised to enter from the north. The climbing routes typically take around four hours to complete.

Trail profile

Gain

9 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,892 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,883 ft
2Climbing Route10,892 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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