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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Light Years

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

84°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

72° est. at 12,152 ft

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

5.3 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

259ft

High point

12,152ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Light Years is a rock climbing route located in the Telluride, Colorado area, specifically on the Ophir Wall. The route is classified as moderate difficulty and is situated at an elevation of 12,152 feet. Accessible year-round, the site offers on-site parking and allows pets. The climb begins standing with both hands on a large jug shelf, requiring a dynamic move or intermediate lead to reach a gritty sloper above, before finishing on good holds. Protection typically consists of two or three pads. The route is located in the center of the main face, to the right of 'The Lightness Of Being'.

Trail profile

Gain

259 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

12,152 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,991 ft
2Climbing Route11,893 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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