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Rock Climbing · Montrose, CO

HippieLippin'

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

Live · nearest station Montrose, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.

90°

Smoky

Feels like 90°

Storm chance

6% afternoon

Wind

10 mph NW

UV index

4.5 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:13 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

5,925ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

HippieLippin' is a rock climbing area located in the Hurricane Sector near Montrose, Colorado. The site features sport routes with an easy difficulty rating, making it suitable for climbers seeking a relaxed experience. The crag sits at an elevation of 5,925 feet and offers parking for visitors. It is pet friendly and accessible year-round. The area contains short, moderate trad climbs such as Claret Crack and Dry-Hedral, alongside steeper sport routes like Hurricane Arete. Climbers can expect to spend approximately 4 hours on site. The sector is accessible via a southern trail past Brown Sugar Wall, with south-facing aspects that provide good morning climbing conditions. The site is part of the broader Montrose climbing network, which includes nearby Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park and Dry Creek.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,925 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,922 ft
2Climbing Route5,925 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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