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DescriptionThis area takes its name from an old mining settlement that went by the name, Eureka. It's home to a couple prominent 500'+ walls. Getting ThereTo get to the Eureka area, head north out of Silverton on CR 2 for about 9-10 miles (improved 2WD dirt road - in summer; 4WD in winter). Drive's 20-30 mins. from Silverton. Lots of dispersed camping up here on old mining land. Very avalanche prone in the winter. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Eureka area:
Hardrock Miner 5.8 Sport, 4 pitches, 600 feet, Grade III Eureka Pillar
Five Card Draw 5.9 Sport, 400 feet, Grade II Goldrush Area
Silver Stage 5.10c Sport, 4 pitches, 600 feet, Grade III Goldrush Area
Featured Route For Eureka area
 Great climb on wide slab/ramp RIGHT of the Gold Rush ice climb. Well protected. Beautiful location. Some loose rock on pitches 3 & 4. (I don't suggest climbing under other parties.) Silver Stage starts on right side of slab; goes for 3 pitches up slab; fourth pitch works its way up buttress above slab. Pitch 1 - 5.10c Pitch 2 - 5.8/9Pitch 3 - 5.8/9 R Goes up Class 3-4 gully (2 bolts) to short 10' section of 5.8/9 (2 bolts...[more] Browse More Classics in CO
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