Rock Climbing · Crested Butte, CO
Zig-Zag
Before you go
Live · nearest station Aspen, 21 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 88°
Trailhead temp
81° est. at 9,927 ft
Storm chance
2% afternoon
Wind
5 mph NNW
UV index
5.5 moderate
Sun window
6:16 am to 8:10 pm
Distance
—
Elevation gain
13ft
High point
9,957ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Zig-Zag is a rock climbing area near Crested Butte, Colorado, featuring moderate routes. The primary feature is a central boulder with a crack system described as a good warm-up, though the rock is noted as polished. Access is open but subject to restrictions; the southern entrance is through private property, so climbers should enter from the north. Parking is available at the site, and pets are allowed. The area is accessible year-round. Elevation is listed as 9,927 feet in database records, though an existing description cites 6,831 feet. GPS coordinates place the site at 38.87396, -106.95361.
Trail profile
Gain
13 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
9,957 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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