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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Dawn of the Dead

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

59°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 59°

Trailhead temp

54° est. at 10,080 ft

Storm chance

7% tonight

Wind

5 mph E

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

9ft

High point

10,144ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Dawn of the Dead is a moderate trad climbing route located near Silverton, Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains. The single-pitch route climbs approximately 100 feet and is characterized by big holds and nice moves. It diverges from the upper part of the Tree of Life route, climbing up just right of a blocky pedestal and left of a crack once on the ledge below the chimney. The route lacks fixed protection and requires bolts. Access is on private property; the gate is bolted closed and marked no trespassing, so climbers should be respectful. Parking is available on-site, and the area is pet-friendly. The elevation is listed as 10,080 feet in database records, though web sources cite 8,262 feet. The area is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

9 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,144 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,135 ft
2Climbing Route10,144 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 4, 2025Verified

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