Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO
Special Sauce
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 3 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 84°
Trailhead temp
77° est. at 10,784 ft
Storm chance
7% afternoon
Wind
5 mph SSW
UV index
4.3 moderate
Sun window
6:21 am to 8:11 pm
Distance
—
Elevation gain
62ft
High point
10,784ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Special Sauce is a rock climbing area located in Telluride, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 10,784 feet and features routes classified as difficult. Climbers have access to parking and can bring pets. The climbing season runs from January through December, though winter conditions may require additional precautions. The area is part of the San Juan Mountains, which offer a variety of climbing routes. A typical visit lasts approximately four hours, depending on the number and complexity of the routes attempted.
Trail profile
Gain
62 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
10,784 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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