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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Tick Fever

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, 1 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

79° est. at 10,410 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

10ft

High point

10,410ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Tick Fever is a rock climbing route located near Telluride, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The route is classified as difficult and features a mix of trad and sport climbing. It is approximately 60 feet (18 meters) long. The first ascent was made by Charlie Fowler. The route is situated on a crack/groove face, positioned to the left of the route 'Blood on the Cracks' and further up the canyon on the left-hand side. Climbers should watch for Stinging Nettles at the base. Protection includes small to medium stoppers, finger-sized cams to #0.75 Camalot, three bolts, and a chain anchor. A new #5 Camalot is recommended. Parking is available on-site, and pets are allowed. The area is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

10 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,410 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,410 ft
2Climbing Route10,400 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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