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Rock Climbing · Montrose, CO

Pearly Gates

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, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

89°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 89°

Wind

5 mph NNW

UV index

7.9 high

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:12 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

115ft

High point

6,293ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Pearly Gates is a rock climbing area near Montrose, Colorado, situated at an elevation of 6,178 feet. The site features moderate difficulty routes, including multipitch crack and slab climbs. The approach involves parking in the Snow Creek Wall parking lot, hiking down a trail to a bridge, crossing the river and an irrigation ditch, and proceeding approximately 100 feet. Specific routes include a fun problem on the left side of an uphill sandy face with soft rock and a challenging balancy mantel. The area is pet-friendly and offers on-site parking. Access is available year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

115 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,293 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,178 ft
2Climbing Route6,293 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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