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Rock Climbing · Montrose, CO

Avoiding Evil

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

Live · nearest station Montrose, 3 mi
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78°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 78°

Storm chance

25% afternoon

Wind

5 mph W

Distance

Elevation gain

7ft

High point

5,988ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Avoiding Evil is a trad rock climbing route located near Montrose, Colorado. The route is rated moderate and involves climbing a mostly solid flake system, moving through a small crux above a large flake, and finishing in a low-angle hand crack. The route is approximately 40 feet long. Protection requires a singles rack of cams ranging from 0.2 to 3+, with optional doubles of 0.3. Climbers should carry specific gear for the anchor, including 0.5s, 0.75s, 1s, or 2s, as there is no fixed anchor. The route is situated on a rock panel near Learning Curve and Dry-hedral. Parking is available on site, and pets are permitted. The area is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

7 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,988 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,988 ft
2Climbing Route5,981 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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