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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Gaper Day

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, 1 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

77°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 77°

Storm chance

2% tonight

Wind

5 mph N

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:10 pm

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

Distance

Elevation gain

706ft

High point

7,386ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Gaper Day is a 45-foot sport climbing route located in the Power House area of Durango, Colorado. The route is graded 5.12d in the YDS system and was first ascended by Wyeth Rossi. The climb features seven bolts and is characterized by tricky, unusual climbing that leads to a hard kneebar crux. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted.

Trail profile

Gain

706 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,386 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,386 ft
2Climbing Route6,680 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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