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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Jack Flash

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, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

75° est. at 11,637 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

20ft

High point

11,683ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Jack Flash is a climbing route located in Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. It sits at an elevation of 11,637 feet within the Ouray Ice Park area. The route is classified as moderate difficulty and supports traditional (Trad) and top-rope (TR) styles, with a length of approximately 60 feet or 18 to 20 meters. Climbers can use a tree for top-roping and screws for leading. The area offers parking on site and is pet friendly. Access is available year-round, with conditions supporting ice climbing in winter (rated WI-2 to WI-2+) and rock climbing throughout the year. The location is situated left of center in the Ice Park, near Camp Bird Road. It is part of a larger climbing area that includes nearly 300 routes and multiple peaks in the San Juan Mountains.

Trail profile

Gain

20 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,683 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,663 ft
2Climbing Route11,683 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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