Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO
Third Grade
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 2 miStorms are likely above treeline tonight. Start early and be off the ridge by midday.
Chance of Rain
Feels like 42°
Trailhead temp
33° est. at 11,273 ft
Storm chance
48% tonight
Wind
0 mph
Distance
—
Elevation gain
69ft
High point
11,273ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Third Grade is a single-pitch trad and top-rope climbing route located near Telluride, Colorado. The route is approximately 60 feet long and features a corner system capped by an overhang. Climbers ascend the corner to the crux, though staying on the adjacent arete to the left is an easier alternative. Access involves climbing straight up to a small, right-facing corner. Descent is facilitated by slings around a tree above the route, which can be used for top-roping. The location is situated just six feet to the left of the route 'Beginner's Luck'. Protection is described as thin, requiring careful placement, though the route has been successfully top-roped. Parking is available at the site, and the area is pet-friendly. The elevation is listed as 11,273 feet in the database, though web sources cite a specific GPS coordinate of 37.8605, -107.86263. The difficulty is classified as moderate.
Trail profile
Gain
69 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
11,273 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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