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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Fat City

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

65°

Smoky

Feels like 65°

Trailhead temp

58° est. at 10,674 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

3.6 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

46ft

High point

10,758ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Fat City is a rock climbing destination located near Silverton, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The primary climbing feature is a pillar situated in a small alcove above the road. Access involves climbing up low-angle ice or snow to reach the alcove, where Fat City is identified as the line farthest to the right. The main ascent is described as a long pitch, approximately 200 feet, to the top. The difficulty is rated as moderate. Parking is available on-site, and the site is pet-friendly. The area is accessible year-round, from January through December. Elevation is listed as 10,674 feet in the database, though the search result cites 8,833 feet.

Trail profile

Gain

46 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,758 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,712 ft
2Climbing Route10,758 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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