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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

South Couloir

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 11 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Trailhead temp

73° est. at 12,152 ft

Storm chance

7% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

30ft

High point

12,182ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

South Couloir is a moderate rock climbing route located near Silverton on the Western Slope of Colorado. The climb begins at an elevation of 5,633 feet and typically takes around four hours to complete. The area features a mix of bolted and traditional climbing lines, with routes reaching up to 500 feet in length. Climbers generally access the area from late spring through fall, although the route is accessible year-round. Silverton sits on US Highway 550, providing straightforward access for vehicles. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted on the climb.

Trail profile

Gain

30 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

12,182 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start12,152 ft
2Climbing Route12,182 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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