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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Eureka Gulch Ice

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, 12 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

80°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 80°

Trailhead temp

69° est. at 11,871 ft

Storm chance

29% afternoon

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

2 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

50ft

High point

11,871ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Eureka Gulch Ice is a rock climbing area located in Silverton, Colorado, on the Western Slope. Situated south of Ouray and near the historic mining town of Eureka, the site features ice formations that form during the colder months, typically from January through early spring. The area offers moderate difficulty routes, including steep ice walls and mixed climbs. Access is available via a short approach, with parking provided near the site. The location is pet-friendly. While the database lists an elevation of 11,871 feet, other sources describe it as a popular backcountry waterfall ice route. Climbers can expect to spend approximately four hours completing a route, depending on conditions and skill level.

Trail profile

Gain

50 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,871 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,867 ft
2Climbing Route11,821 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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