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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

El Sueno

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Trailhead temp

70° est. at 11,071 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.2 high

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

341ft

High point

11,299ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

El Sueno is a difficult rock climbing route located near Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The climb sits at an elevation of 11,071 feet and typically requires about six hours to complete. Access is supported by available parking, and the site allows pets. The climbing difficulty is classified as difficult, indicating a need for significant skill and endurance. The area is accessible year-round, from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

341 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,299 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,037 ft
2Pitch 110,958 ft
3Pitch 211,037 ft
4Pitch 311,119 ft
5Route Top Out11,299 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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