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Rock Climbing · Silverton, CO

Widow Maker

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 12 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

55°

Smoky

Feels like 55°

Wind

5 mph SSE

UV index

0.5 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

10ft

High point

9,354ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Widow Maker is a rock climbing area located in Silverton, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features easy routes suitable for climbers of various skill levels. Elevation data varies by source, cited at 7,877 feet in some records and 9,354 feet in others. Access is straightforward, with parking available on-site and a policy that allows pets. The area is accessible year-round. Climbers can expect a relatively straightforward ascent, making it a destination for casual climbing sessions. Amenities are limited to parking and pet access.

Trail profile

Gain

10 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

9,354 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,354 ft
2Climbing Route9,344 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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