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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Stairway to Heaven

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, 13 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

52°

Smoky

Feels like 52°

Trailhead temp

49° est. at 9,637 ft

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

0.3 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

190ft

High point

9,777ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Stairway to Heaven is a moderate rock climbing route located in Silverton, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The route is situated at an elevation of 9,637 feet and typically requires about 10 hours to complete. Parking is available at the trailhead, and the area is pet friendly. The climb is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

190 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,777 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,593 ft
2Pitch 19,593 ft
3Pitch 29,639 ft
4Pitch 39,718 ft
5Pitch 49,587 ft
6Pitch 59,596 ft
7Route Top Out9,777 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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