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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Catch & Release

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

Live · nearest station Durango, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

95°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 95°

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

10 mph WSW

UV index

7.2 high

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:10 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 69°.

Distance

Elevation gain

29ft

High point

7,188ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Catch & Release is a rock climbing area near Durango, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features routes rated as difficult, making it suitable for experienced climbers. It sits at an elevation of 7,188 feet, though one source lists 8,356 feet. The area offers parking and is pet friendly. Climbers can access the site year-round, with conditions varying from January through December. Specific rock type details for this exact spot are not explicitly defined in the provided data, though nearby Durango climbing areas feature limestone and sandstone. The site is accessible without requiring specialized guide services.

Trail profile

Gain

29 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,188 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,185 ft
2Climbing Route7,159 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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