Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Sunshine Arete

moderateFeaturedSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 1 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

80° est. at 10,084 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

54ft

High point

10,084ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Sunshine Arete is a moderate rock climbing route located in the Telluride area of the Western Slope. The route features a distinct arete formation that is sharp at the base and becomes slightly more rounded near the summit. Elevation is listed as 10,084 feet in the database, though one source cites 5,896 feet. The climb is described as pet-friendly with parking available near the base. Access is year-round, and the route typically requires about four hours to complete. The climbing involves a mix of technical moves and straightforward sections.

Trail profile

Gain

54 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

10,084 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,066 ft

2Climbing Route10,030 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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