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Rock Climbing · Ouray, CO

US Blues

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, 8 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

83°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 83°

Trailhead temp

78° est. at 10,187 ft

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

6.6 high

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

249ft

High point

10,436ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

US Blues is a difficult rock climbing route located in Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The climb sits at an elevation of 10,187 feet and typically requires about 5 hours to complete. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The difficult rating suggests the route requires prior climbing experience. Access is year-round, though conditions vary with the seasons.

Trail profile

Gain

249 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,436 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,187 ft
2Pitch 110,335 ft
3Pitch 210,223 ft
4Route Top Out10,436 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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