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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Swashbucklers and Scallywags

moderateSpring 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.

83°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 83°

Trailhead temp

71° est. at 12,156 ft

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

6.2 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

33ft

High point

12,156ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Swashbucklers and Scallywags is a rock climbing area located in Telluride, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features routes rated as moderate difficulty. The climbing takes place at an elevation of 12,156 feet. Parking is available on site. The area allows pets. Climbers can access the site year-round, from January through December. The rock faces in the San Juan Mountains provide a variety of climbing and bouldering routes. The area is known for solid rock quality.

Trail profile

Gain

33 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

12,156 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start12,156 ft
2Climbing Route12,123 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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