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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Icicle Works

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, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

74°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 74°

Storm chance

17% tonight

Wind

5 mph SW

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

155ft

High point

9,190ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Icicle Works is a difficult rock climbing destination located near Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 9,190 feet and features routes that demand significant skill and physical endurance. Access is facilitated by available parking, and the area is pet friendly. While the name suggests ice climbing, the specific designation for this spot is rock climbing, situated within the broader Ouray region known for both ice and rock disciplines. The area is accessible year-round, allowing for climbing from January through December.

Trail profile

Gain

155 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,190 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,085 ft
2Climbing Route9,035 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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