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Rock Climbing · Montrose, CO

Patina Face

difficultSpring 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 8:11 pm.

71°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 71°

Storm chance

14% tonight

Wind

10 mph SSE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

5,922ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Patina Face is a difficult rock climbing area located near Montrose, Colorado. The site features varied terrain with good, varnished edges and notable crack features. Parking is available on site, and pets are allowed. Climbers can access the area year-round, though conditions vary with the seasons. The elevation is listed at 5,922 feet in the database, though some sources cite 8,679 feet. A specific variation known as Patina Frack is described as a toprope route situated between Patina Face and Patina Crack, offering approximately 35 feet of ascent with good edges. This variation is easily toproped from the main Patina Face anchor. The area is part of the broader Montrose climbing scene, which includes both beginner-friendly top-roping and more challenging routes.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,922 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,922 ft
2Climbing Route5,919 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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