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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Fun with Veal

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

65°

Smoky

Feels like 65°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

3.6 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

36ft

High point

8,146ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Fun with Veal is a moderate WI3-4 ice and mixed climbing route located in the Uncompahgre Gorge near Ouray, Colorado. The route features steep and thin sections interspersed with large shelves and easier climbing segments. Access requires rappelling downstream from the Aspen area, as the walk-in may not connect directly. The site offers parking and is pet-friendly. Elevation is 8,106 feet.

Trail profile

Gain

36 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,146 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,110 ft
2Climbing Route8,146 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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