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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Exodus

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, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

82° est. at 9,508 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.1 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

68ft

High point

9,514ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Exodus is a rock climbing area located near Telluride in the San Juan Mountains of Western Colorado. The site offers moderate difficulty routes, making it suitable for climbers with some experience. The elevation is listed as 9,508 feet in the database, though one source cites 5,488 feet. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The area is accessible year-round, with conditions varying from summer warmth to winter snow and ice. Climbers can expect routes that take approximately four hours to complete. The surrounding region includes classic multi-pitch traditional climbing areas like Ophir Wall and single-pitch routes in Cracked Canyon. The Exodus is part of a broader climbing destination that has been explored by notable climbers such as Lynn Hill and Charlie Fowler.

Trail profile

Gain

68 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,514 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,514 ft
2Climbing Route9,446 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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