Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO
Seamstress Corner
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 2 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 84°
Trailhead temp
78° est. at 10,375 ft
Storm chance
7% afternoon
Wind
5 mph W
UV index
4.3 moderate
Sun window
6:21 am to 8:11 pm
Distance
—
Elevation gain
224ft
High point
10,591ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Seamstress Corner is a difficult rock climbing route located on the Ames Wall near Telluride, Colorado. The route was established by Jeff Lowe and Tim Kudo in 1980. It is known for its unique character, featuring a mix of loose rock and grunge at the start, leading to a perfectly cleaved dihedral on bullet-hard rock. The climb is steep and hard, with a crux involving delicate face climbing above fixed gear. The route relies heavily on rusty quarter-inch bolts and protruding fixed pitons rather than modern quick-draw protection. Climbers must be prepared to back up antiquated protection with their own gear. The first pitch is rated 'R' due to loose rock and poor protection, with the potential for significant falls. The route is accessible year-round, offers parking, and allows pets. The typical duration for the climb is about 9 hours.
Trail profile
Gain
224 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
10,591 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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