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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Secrets Of Nature

difficultSpring 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.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.2 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

10ft

High point

8,763ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Secrets Of Nature is a 65-foot trad climbing route located in Cracked Canyon, near Ophir and Telluride, Colorado. The route is graded 5.13a and features a mix of bolted and gear protection. Climbers start standing in a bush, pulling off the ground onto large edges. The crux involves compression moves leading to small crimps and a layback move, protected by three bolts over the first 25 to 30 feet. The second half of the climb is more technical and committing, relying on very small cams and nuts for protection. The route ends with a left-angling seam leading to large ledges and an anchor. First ascended by Charlie Fowler and Doug Berry, the route is situated immediately right of the Javelin route. Parking is available, and pets are permitted. The area is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

10 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,763 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,753 ft
2Climbing Route8,760 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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