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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Deep Purple

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

Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 4 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

79°

Sunny

Feels like 79°

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

5.3 moderate

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:10 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 63°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

7,848ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Deep Purple is a rock climbing area near Durango, Colorado, located at an elevation of 7,832 feet. The climbing routes are classified as easy, making it suitable for beginners or those seeking a casual climb. Parking is available on site, and the area is pet friendly. The site is accessible year-round, from January to December, with routes estimated to take around 4 hours to complete.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,848 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,848 ft
2Climbing Route7,848 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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