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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Giant Steps

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, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

52°

Smoky

Feels like 52°

Trailhead temp

44° est. at 10,936 ft

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

0.3 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

13ft

High point

10,951ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Giant Steps is a rock climbing route located near Silverton, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,936 feet. It is rated as moderate difficulty. The route features a big southern exposure, which affects conditions; it can be baked in summer or covered in snow early in the season. Access requires hiking up the hill, higher than the top of Stairway to Heaven, to reach the climb. Parking is available on site, and the site is pet-friendly. Climbers should go early season for fresh ice or be prepared for varying conditions. The descent involves a double 60-meter rappel from a v-thread in the last ice section.

Trail profile

Gain

13 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,951 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,938 ft
2Climbing Route10,951 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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