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Rock Climbing · Crested Butte, CO

Wilder Arete

moderateSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 20 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

82°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 82°

Wind

5 mph WSW

UV index

7.5 high

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

27ft

High point

10,604ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Wilder Arete is a rock climbing destination located near Crested Butte, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The area features routes rated as moderate difficulty. The site sits at an elevation of 10,604 feet. Parking is available for visitors, and the area is pet-friendly. Climbing is accessible year-round, from January through December. Winter conditions may require additional gear and precautions. The area is part of the Skyland Boulders region, situated along the base of Mt. Crested Butte above the Skyland neighborhood. Access to the broader Skyland area is possible from town via Tony’s Trail up to Upper Loop, though specific route access details for Wilder Arete should be verified with local resources like the Alpineer. The rock quality is described as good.

Trail profile

Gain

27 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,604 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,604 ft
2Climbing Route10,577 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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