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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

El Sueño del Matador

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

84°

Smoky

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

70° est. at 12,835 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.3 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

17ft

High point

12,835ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

El Sueño del Matador is a 40-foot (12-meter) trad climbing route in the Mill Creek Wall area of Telluride, Colorado. The climb is graded 5.9 YDS and features a face climb around a very thin crack. It requires small gear for protection. The route was first ascended by Eric Wright and Patricio Vyhmeister in 2010. The spot is located at an elevation of 12,835 feet. Parking is available for climbers. The area is pet friendly.

Trail profile

Gain

17 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

12,835 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start12,818 ft
2Climbing Route12,818 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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