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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Sunshine Superman

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, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

85°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

82° est. at 9,688 ft

Storm chance

29% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SW

UV index

2.9 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:12 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

30ft

High point

9,718ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Sunshine Superman is a sport climbing route in Telluride, Colorado, situated on the Western Slope. The route is located at an elevation of 9,688 feet and covers approximately 80 feet (24 meters). It is classified as difficult, though some sources describe it as moderate to difficult. The climb features a mix of crack climbing and face moves, requiring skill and physical endurance. A notable characteristic is the crux located in the last two bolts before the anchor chains, which involves alternating face holds and crack climbing. The route was first ascended by Bill Gibson and Dave Meyer in April 2022. It is accessible year-round, from January to December, and offers parking nearby. The area is pet-friendly. Climbers should be aware of the Gold Mountain Fire evacuation orders, which may affect access depending on their zone. The route typically takes around 4 hours to complete. It is protected by 11 bolts leading to anchor chains.

Trail profile

Gain

30 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,718 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,688 ft
2Climbing Route9,718 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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