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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Summertime

moderateFeaturedSpring 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°

Trailhead temp

75° est. at 9,596 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.6 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

763ft

High point

9,596ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Summertime is a 150-foot trad climb located in Cracked Canyon near Telluride, Colorado. The route ascends a single pitch on excellent rock, starting with finger cracks that widen to hands and big cracks before reaching the trees at the top. It requires a talus approach, which is visible from the start. The route was first ascended by Jack Koffman and Bill Kees. Protection consists of nuts and cams. The area is pet friendly and has parking available. Elevation is listed as 9,596 feet. Climbing is best in summer when snow melts. The difficulty is moderate.

Trail profile

Gain

763 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,596 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,833 ft
2Climbing Route8,953 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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