Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

First Degree

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 10 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

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Elevation gain

332ft

High point

8,537ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

First Degree is a rock climbing location in Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 8,503 feet and is rated as difficult. Climbers should expect a route that typically takes about 7 hours to complete. The area offers parking and allows pets. Access is available year-round, with conditions supporting climbing from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

332 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

8,537 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,415 ft

2Pitch 18,484 ft

3Pitch 28,465 ft

4Pitch 38,537 ft

5Pitch 48,465 ft

6Route Top Out8,205 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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