Rock Climbing · Crested Butte, CO

Guide's Ridge

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

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 23 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

49°

Smoky

Feels like 49°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0.8 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

7ft

High point

8,888ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Guide's Ridge is a rock climbing and hiking route on Mount Crested Butte, located near the town of Crested Butte in Western Colorado. The climb reaches a summit elevation of 12,162 feet. It is considered easy to moderate in difficulty, featuring a mix of Class 3 and 4 terrain with exposed Class 5 moves. The route is accessible year-round, though winter conditions may require additional gear. A typical round trip covers approximately 7 miles with about 3,300 feet of elevation gain and takes around 8 hours. Climbers can access the trailhead via a service road, mountain bike trails, or the Silver Queen Lift. Parking is available at the Mount Crested Butte Resort. The area is pet-friendly.

Trail profile

Gain

7 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

8,888 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,885 ft

2Pitch 18,888 ft

3Pitch 28,885 ft

4Pitch 38,881 ft

5Pitch 48,885 ft

6Pitch 58,885 ft

7Route Top Out8,885 ft

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

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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