Colorado · Rock climbing · Silverton

East Chimney

Mid-range alpine climb on Mount Sneffels with no fixed protection.

5.9
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is East Chimney open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name East Chimney, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of 19 routes catalogued at San Juans, this Mount Sneffels climb sits in the middle of the crag's 5.3–5.11 range. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

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Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Silverton. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Peak Mountain Guides

Rock Climbing business nearby (~7 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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