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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Crop Top

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, 13 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Trailhead temp

68° est. at 11,740 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.6 high

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

39ft

High point

11,742ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Crop Top is a rock climbing destination located near Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 5438 feet and features routes classified as difficult, requiring a significant level of skill and physical fitness from climbers. The typical duration to complete routes at Crop Top is approximately 5 hours. Access to the area is supported by on-site parking, and pets are permitted, making it a pet-friendly location. Climbing activity at Crop Top is accessible year-round, with operations continuing from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

39 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,742 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,742 ft
2Pitch 111,703 ft
3Pitch 211,742 ft
4Route Top Out11,716 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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