Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO
Perfect Cleavage
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 10 miStorms are likely above treeline tonight. Start early and be off the ridge by midday.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 50°
Trailhead temp
39° est. at 11,929 ft
Storm chance
50% tonight
Wind
5 mph ENE
Distance
—
Elevation gain
76ft
High point
12,005ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Perfect Cleavage is a 90-foot sport climb located in the Silverton area of the San Juan Mountains. The route features a hard start followed by sustained climbing on good rock, described by climbers as a classic. It is bolted with a stick clip available for the initial section. The climb is situated immediately left of a fixed line on a ledge. GPS coordinates are 37.78792, -107.57626. The area offers parking and is pet friendly. While the database lists the difficulty as difficult and elevation at 11,929 feet, the specific route data indicates a single pitch of 90 feet. The region is known for varied rock types including quartzite, slate, and volcanic ash, though specific rock type for this exact route is not explicitly confirmed beyond general area descriptions.
Trail profile
Gain
76 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
12,005 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
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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