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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Melange

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

Live · nearest station Durango, 2 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

6:23 am to 8:10 pm

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

Distance

Elevation gain

36ft

High point

6,791ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Melange is a moderate rock climbing area located in Durango, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 6,677 feet and offers year-round access for climbers. Parking is available on site, making it convenient to reach without long hikes from the vehicle. The location permits pets, allowing climbers to bring dogs on their outings. While specific route lengths or technical grades are not detailed in the provided evidence, the moderate difficulty rating indicates that the climbing is suitable for those with some experience who can handle a manageable ascent. Climbers typically spend around four hours completing their routes at this spot. The area is part of Durango's broader climbing scene, which includes various sport and trad options in the surrounding limestone and sandstone formations. No water sources or specific seasonal closures are explicitly confirmed by the current data, so those details remain unverified.

Trail profile

Gain

36 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,791 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,755 ft
2Climbing Route6,791 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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