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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

S.K.I.D.

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 16 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Trailhead temp

67° est. at 11,932 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.2 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

30ft

High point

11,949ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

S.K.I.D. is a sport climbing route located in the Stripe crag of the Silverton area, Colorado. The route is 40 feet long and graded 5.8-. It features well-bolted protection and is described as having good features and ample climbing surface. Climbers should bring draws for protection. The route is situated at an elevation of approximately 11,932 feet within the broader Silverton climbing zone, which sits around 9,300 to 11,900 feet. Climbing season in the Silverton area generally runs from late spring to fall. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The area is accessible via US Hwy 550, located 50 miles north of Durango and 20 miles south of Ouray.

Trail profile

Gain

30 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

11,949 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start11,919 ft
2Climbing Route11,949 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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