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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Mad Dog Mack

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, 12 mi
Go prepared

Storms are likely above treeline tonight. Start early and be off the ridge by midday.

48°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 46°

Trailhead temp

36° est. at 12,214 ft

Storm chance

58% tonight

Wind

5 mph E

Distance

Elevation gain

39ft

High point

12,280ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Mad Dog Mack is a rock and ice climbing route located in Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The route is classified as moderate difficulty and is situated at an elevation of 8,595 feet. It is accessible year-round, with parking available on site. The area is pet friendly. Climbers should expect to spend approximately four hours completing the route. The specific route type is listed as top rope (TR) and ice, with a grade of WI2. Protection can be found using Kiddie's Wall anchor #6. GPS coordinates are 38.0159, -107.674.

Trail profile

Gain

39 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

12,280 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start12,241 ft
2Climbing Route12,280 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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