Cataract Creek
Silverton, CO 81000
Rock Climbing
Moderate
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Cataract Creek
Cataract Creek
Elevation
5,144ft
Duration
4 hours
Season
Jan - Dec
In Season
Current Conditions
Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Reported 3/4/2025 • Verified
About
Cataract Creek is a WI3 trad, ice, 600 ft (182 m), grade iii located in CO Ice & Mixed > Silverton > S Mineral Creek. It's rated as a Grade III climb. First ascent by unknown. This is a fun climb that ascends a series of ice steps and chimneys. Better during dry periods or early in the season when not much snow's on the route. To descend, walk off to the left. Protection: Head up FR 585 past Bear Mountain, Snowslide Gulch, and Copper Creek for about 3 1/2 miles. Cataract Creek is the next line that forms on the left side of the road.
Elevation Profile
Trail Points
Parking • 5,144ft
Approach Start
Waypoint • 5,227ft
Climbing Route
Amenities
Parking Available
Pet Friendly
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