Skip to main content

Elk Fire · Evacuation orders in effect. If your zone is set to Evacuate, leave now.

Details

Rock Climbing · Montrose, CO

Jael's Hammer

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

Before you go

Live · nearest station Montrose, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

91°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 91°

Storm chance

9% tonight

Wind

10 mph NW

UV index

0.7 low

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:12 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

112ft

High point

6,557ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Jael's Hammer is a rock climbing spot in Montrose, Colorado, located on the Western Slope at an elevation of 6,445 feet. The site offers moderate difficulty routes suitable for climbers with some experience. Parking is available on-site, and the location permits pets. While specific route counts for Jael's Hammer are not detailed in the provided records, it is situated within a region known for diverse climbing options. Nearby areas include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, which features 145 known multi-pitch climbs ranging from moderate to extreme difficulty, and Dry Creek Climbing Area, located approximately 15 miles west of Montrose. Dry Creek offers over 30 mostly sport routes on sandstone cliffs between 30 and 50 feet high. Peak climbing seasons in the broader Montrose area are mid-April to mid-June and late August to early November. The location is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

112 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,557 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,445 ft
2Climbing Route6,557 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

What people say

Reviews

No reviews yet

Been here? Help the next person out.

Within 30 miles

Nearby spots