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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Earth Roamer

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 8:10 pm.

93°

Sunny

Feels like 93°

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

5 mph SSW

UV index

8.3 very high

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:10 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 67°.

Distance

Elevation gain

101ft

High point

7,497ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Earth Roamer is a sport climbing area located near Durango, Colorado. The site features a single 85-foot route established in 2016 by Ian Altman and Kyle Allinger. The climb is classified as difficult, with crux sections rated between 5.9 and 5.10-. The route begins on a slab with the first bolt of 'North Shore' and moves right to three tightly spaced bolts protecting a ledge. Climbers pull a short roof before following the line of bolts to a two-bolt anchor at the top. The area offers parking and allows pets. It is accessible year-round, with typical climbs taking approximately 4 hours to complete.

Trail profile

Gain

101 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,497 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,396 ft
2Climbing Route7,497 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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