Nellie Creek
Campground
Campground · 2.4 mi from the trail
Colorado · Rock climbing · Lake City · Near Telluride
Upper Tier
- May–Jul, Sep
- best months
Upper Tier is a Colorado climbing area offering accessible rock climbing in a scenic setting. The crag features a variety of climbing experiences suitable for climbers developing their skills and those seeking solid moderate-grade climbing. The area's character and rock quality make it a reliable destination for outdoor climbing practice.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Colorado Boy Southwest Pub
Restaurant
On your way back · 12 mi · Open after 6If it rains Smuggler Union Tramhouse
Attraction
On your way back · 18 mi
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More in Telluride- Nearby · Eureka area · Technicolor Wall aka Techno Crag · Waterfall Wall
Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep
Best time to visit Upper Tier
Best months: May–July and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
34° / 1°
6 wet
Feb
38° / 8°
5 wet
Mar
46° / 17°
6 wet
Apr
53° / 25°
6 wet
May
65° / 33°
5 wet
Jun
74° / 40°
6 wet
Jul
77° / 47°
11 wet
Aug
74° / 45°
14 wet
Sep
69° / 38°
10 wet
Oct
60° / 28°
7 wet
Nov
46° / 15°
5 wet
Dec
34° / 3°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lake City, CO, 7.2 mi away at 8,667 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Routes
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