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Rock Climbing · Montrose, CO

No Shanks!

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

Live · nearest station Montrose, 0 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.

85°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 85°

Wind

5 mph NNW

UV index

6.6 high

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:13 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

5,784ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

No Shanks! is a rock climbing area located near Montrose, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 7,842 feet and features moderate difficulty routes suitable for climbers with some experience. Parking is available on-site, and pets are allowed. The area is accessible year-round, with climbers typically spending around four hours on their ascent. While specific route counts are not detailed in the available data, the moderate grading suggests it serves as a solid option for local climbers seeking consistent conditions without the complexity of the area's more extreme multi-pitch destinations like Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,784 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,784 ft
2Climbing Route5,784 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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