Rock Climbing · Crested Butte, CO

SW Face

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

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 23 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

56°

Smoky

Feels like 56°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

2.3 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

49ft

High point

9,613ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

SW Face is a moderate rock climbing area located in Crested Butte, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 9,598 feet. Access is straightforward with parking available near the base of the climb. The area is open year-round, though winter conditions require additional preparation and gear. Pets are permitted on-site. The climbing difficulty is classified as moderate, offering routes that are challenging yet manageable for climbers seeking a standard ascent experience.

Trail profile

Gain

49 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

9,613 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,613 ft

2Climbing Route9,564 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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