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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Milk Bone

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 13 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

52°

Smoky

Feels like 52°

Trailhead temp

48° est. at 9,997 ft

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

29ft

High point

10,003ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Milk Bone is a rock climbing crag located in the Silverton area of the Western Slope, specifically within the Ice Lake Crag system along the Million Dollar Highway. The site sits at an elevation of approximately 9,997 feet. The primary feature is a black streak just left of a grassy crack, with routes requiring climbers to head right through an arête. The climbing is classified as difficult, with established routes rated up to 5.10b. The area offers parking and is pet friendly. Climbing activity generally occurs from late spring through fall, though the site is accessible year-round. Silverton is located on US Highway 550, 50 miles north of Durango. The region experiences alpine weather, including potential thunderstorms and freak snowstorms, and high elevations require sun protection.

Trail profile

Gain

29 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

10,003 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start10,003 ft
2Climbing Route9,974 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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