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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Abscess

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

Live · nearest station Durango, 1 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

66°

Smoky

Feels like 66°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

3.5 moderate

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:10 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 62°.

Distance

Elevation gain

88ft

High point

7,303ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Abscess is a rock climbing area located near Durango, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 7,215 feet and offers easy routes suitable for various skill levels. It is accessible year-round from January through December, with an estimated visit duration of 4 hours. Parking is available on site, and the area is pet friendly, allowing dogs to accompany climbers.

Trail profile

Gain

88 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,303 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,215 ft
2Climbing Route7,303 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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