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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Froggy Bottoms

easySpring 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.

61°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 61°

Trailhead temp

53° est. at 11,080 ft

Storm chance

7% tonight

Wind

5 mph NE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

13ft

High point

11,089ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Froggy Bottoms is a rock climbing area near Telluride on the Western Slope of Colorado. It features routes rated as easy, making it suitable for climbers seeking a relaxed experience. The site sits at an elevation of 11,080 feet. Parking is available for visitors. The area allows pets. Climbing in the broader Telluride region includes jagged peaks and extensive wall faces in the San Juan Mountains. The area offers a variety of climbing and bouldering routes. Legendary climbers such as Lynn Hill and Charlie Fowler have explored the local rock, contributing to its reputation. The region contains over 1,000 bouldering problems spread across multiple areas with elevations ranging from 7,000 to 11,400 feet. There are five different rock types available for climbing. Access is generally year-round, from January through December. The site offers amenities that support a full day of activity.

Trail profile

Gain

13 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,089 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,089 ft
2Climbing Route11,076 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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