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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Swagalicious

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 8:11 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

72° est. at 12,467 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.1 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

33ft

High point

12,467ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Swagalicious is a steep, 37-foot (11 m) sport climb graded 5.12a in the Telluride Edge sector of Norwood, near Telluride. The route sits to the left of The Riddle. It offers fun, technical climbing on solid rock. Parking is available at the area. The route is pet friendly. First ascent was by Patricio Vyhmeister in 2015, with Paul Pierce also credited. The elevation is 12,467 feet. Access is via the Telluride climbing area, which includes various routes from Ophir Wall to Cracked Canyon.

Trail profile

Gain

33 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

12,467 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start12,467 ft
2Climbing Route12,434 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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