Colorado · Rock climbing · Telluride

Southwest Chimney

The hardest alpine climb at Lizard Head in the Northern San Juans.

5.8
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

Is Southwest 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 Southwest 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 the hardest alpine lines catalogued at Lizard Head in the Northern San Juans, with no fixed protection recorded.

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Local businesses nearby

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

Peak Mountain Guides

Rock Climbing business nearby (~20 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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