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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Chip n' Dale

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

Live · nearest station Durango, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 5:07 pm.

34°

Clear

Feels like 34°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:42 am to 5:07 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 1,930 cfs and falling.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

7,615ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Chip n' Dale is a south-facing sandstone cliff near Durango, Colorado, featuring juggy, overhanging bouldery starts. The area is classified as difficult and is suitable for trad and sport climbing. The cliff is shaded in summer mornings and sunny in winter afternoons. Summer afternoons can be hot, while winter mornings are cold. Access involves passing the main Junction Creek parking area and heading uphill to a pullout next to a large conifer and boulder. The approach takes approximately 15 minutes, crossing a conglomerate slab and turning right through trees to reach the base. Climbers should avoid lingering under the two death blocks at the far right side of the cliff, particularly when lowering off the anchors of Simon's Solution. The site is pet-friendly and has available parking.

Trail profile

Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

7,615 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,615 ft
2Climbing Route7,615 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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