Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Silverton Politics

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, 15 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

85°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

77° est. at 11,024 ft

Storm chance

29% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SW

UV index

3.2 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

39ft

High point

11,063ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Silverton Politics is a 5.10a sport climb located in the Stripe crag near Silverton, Colorado. The route is 70 feet tall with a reported elevation of 11,024 feet. The climb features bulges at the bottom that ease out as you ascend. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. Access is via the Million Dollar Highway area. Protection gear is noted as 'Chosspector's awesome,' located approximately 100 yards to the right of the main climbing area, near a large tree left of the anchors.

Trail profile

Gain

39 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

11,063 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,024 ft

2Climbing Route11,063 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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