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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

The Mist

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, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

77° est. at 11,070 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

180ft

High point

11,204ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Mist is a rock climbing route located near Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The climb is classified as difficult, with a specific grade of 5.12 noted on theCrag. It is a 76.2-meter trad climb. The site sits at an elevation of 11,070 feet, though some sources list the general area elevation at 6,589 feet. Climbers should expect an estimated duration of about 5 hours for the ascent. Parking is available on-site, and the area is pet-friendly. The climbing area is accessible year-round, from January through December, though winter conditions may require additional precautions.

Trail profile

Gain

180 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,204 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,070 ft
2Pitch 111,204 ft
3Pitch 211,112 ft
4Route Top Out11,024 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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