Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

French Fries

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

Directions

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

7.8 high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:10 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 68°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

6,545ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

French Fries is a sport climbing route located in Durango, Colorado. The route is 35 feet high and features four bolts. It is described as a difficult climb with a technical crux. The route is situated on the left side of a formation called Power House, before an aspen tree. Parking is available at the site, and dogs are permitted. The elevation is listed as 6,545 feet in the database, though some sources cite 8,353 feet.

Trail profile

Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

6,545 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,545 ft

2Climbing Route6,545 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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