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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

Roger's Ride

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 9 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

60°

Smoky

Feels like 60°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

2.7 low

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

36ft

High point

8,455ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Roger's Ride is a sport climbing route located near Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The climb features a slightly overhanging face with clean rock and offers thin moves near the bottom and significant exposure higher up. It is classified as a difficult route, typically requiring approximately four hours to complete. The site has an elevation of 8,407 feet and provides available parking for visitors. Pets are permitted on the route. Climbers should bring a helmet, particularly for the belayer, as protection consists of ten stainless bolts leading to ring anchors. The route is accessible year-round, though winter conditions may require additional gear. It is situated in the second position from the left end of a belay gully, just right of the route Sam's Spam.

Trail profile

Gain

36 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,455 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,419 ft
2Climbing Route8,455 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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