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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

The Giving Tree

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, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

55°

Smoky

Feels like 55°

Trailhead temp

51° est. at 9,964 ft

Wind

5 mph SSE

UV index

0.5 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

49ft

High point

9,964ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Giving Tree is a rock climbing site located in Silverton, Colorado, on the Western Slope. It sits at an elevation of 9,964 feet within the Animas River Canyon and Deadwood Gulch area. The site offers moderate difficulty routes, suitable for climbers with some experience who can manage a challenging but manageable ascent. Access is available year-round, from January through December. Parking is provided at the site, and pets are allowed on the trails. The area features granite and volcanic rock formations. Climbers should prepare for alpine conditions, including sudden temperature drops and afternoon thunderstorms during the summer months. The site is accessible via the Million Dollar Highway, with routes situated near other Silverton crags such as Cunningham Gulch and Trainrobber Wall. The elevation creates altitude challenges that require proper acclimation.

Trail profile

Gain

49 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,964 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,964 ft
2Climbing Route9,915 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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