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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Rex's Route

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 14 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

85°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

74° est. at 11,995 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SW

UV index

3.5 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

13ft

High point

11,995ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Rex's Route is a sport climbing pitch located in the Silverton area of the Western Slope. The route features sustained, technical climbing on black rock with a mix of jugs and crimps. It consists of seven bolts and shares its anchor with the route Creature of Habit. The climb is classified as difficult and is situated at an elevation of 11,995 feet. Access is available with parking at the base, and the area permits pets. While the broader Silverton climbing season extends from late spring through fall, specific conditions for this route should be verified locally.

Trail profile

Gain

13 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,995 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,991 ft
2Climbing Route11,982 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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