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Rock Climbing · Ridgway, CO

Dinosaur

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 15 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

84°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

89° est. at 7,378 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

5 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:12 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

7,388ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Dinosaur is a rock climbing area located near Ridgway, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 7,378 feet and offers moderate difficulty routes. Parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted. The area is part of the broader Ridgway climbing region, which features sport climbs and traditional multi-pitch routes among rugged San Juan Mountains terrain. Climbers can expect varied rock types and route lengths ranging from short pitches to multi-pitch ascents. Access is available year-round, though specific seasonal conditions may vary.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,388 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,385 ft
2Climbing Route7,388 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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