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Rock Climbing · Crested Butte, CO

Zig-Zag

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

Live · nearest station Aspen, 21 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

83°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 83°

Trailhead temp

76° est. at 9,927 ft

Wind

5 mph NNW

UV index

6.5 high

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

1Approach Start9,944 ft
2Climbing Route9,957 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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