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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Head Games

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 1 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

84°

Smoky

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

80° est. at 9,997 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.3 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

138ft

High point

10,046ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Head Games is a 40-foot sport climbing route located in the Telluride area of the Western Slope. The route is classified as difficult and is situated at an elevation of 8,136 feet. It is a single-pitch climb protected by four bolts leading to a two-bolt anchor. The climb begins with steep, technical moves that trend left onto the face, followed by a rest section and a stiff roof with good holds. The route is positioned just left of the prominent hand crack route known as Special Sauce, and the two routes share an anchor. Access involves walking a short distance down the trail from where the wall is first encountered. Parking is available on-site, and the area permits pets. The route was first ascended by Damon Johnston and Charlie Fowler.

Trail profile

Gain

138 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,046 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,046 ft
2Climbing Route9,908 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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