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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Organic Chemistry

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, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

57°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 57°

Trailhead temp

52° est. at 10,312 ft

Storm chance

2% overnight

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

69ft

High point

10,381ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Organic Chemistry is a rock climbing area located near Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 6,812 feet and offers a range of moderate routes. Climbers typically spend around four hours on the climbs. The area is accessible year-round, from January through December. Parking is available for visitors. The site allows pets.

Trail profile

Gain

69 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,381 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,312 ft
2Climbing Route10,381 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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