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Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO

Too Cool for School

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.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.6 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

66ft

High point

8,980ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Too Cool for School is a trad climbing route located in the Telluride area of the Western Slope. The database lists the difficulty as difficult and the elevation at 8,980 feet, though web search results for a specific route with this name in Colorado Springs list an elevation of 6,025 feet and a length of 65 feet. The route is characterized as delicate and technical, requiring good gear placement that is more strenuous than surrounding climbs. Climbers should carry small cams, specifically #0.2 sizes, as nuts are less effective. The climb finishes on an easy crack. Access includes on-site parking and allows pets. The area is open year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

66 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,980 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,980 ft
2Climbing Route8,914 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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