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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Lower Bridal Veil Creek

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, 0 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

99ft

High point

9,075ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Lower Bridal Veil Creek is a rock climbing area in Telluride, Colorado, situated below Bridal Veil Falls. The site is known for moderate difficulty routes, including ice climbing in early season and rock climbing year-round. The elevation is listed as 9,075 feet in the database, though one source cites 5,397 feet. Access is available via the Bridal Veil hiking trail or by rambling up the creekbed. Climbers should note intermittent access issues, as legality has varied over time. The area is pet-friendly and offers parking. Routes are described as good for beginners and training, with flows ranging from WI3 to WI4 in ice. The canyon's character changes with water flow, typical of snowmelt drainages. Descent options include rappelling or hiking left to find the trail or road.

Trail profile

Gain

99 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,075 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,976 ft
2Climbing Route9,022 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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