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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Raspberry Ailment

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.

77°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 77°

Storm chance

2% tonight

Wind

5 mph N

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:10 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 69°.

Distance

Elevation gain

88ft

High point

7,224ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Raspberry Ailment is a rock climbing area located in Durango, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 5,435 feet and offers moderate difficulty routes suitable for climbers with some experience. The climbing season runs year-round from January through December, though winter conditions may require additional precautions. A parking area is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The estimated duration for a visit is approximately 4 hours, depending on the number and difficulty of routes attempted. Durango provides a mid-sized local climbing scene with various crags, including sport climbing options at nearby Golf Wall and Cascade Canyon.

Trail profile

Gain

88 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,224 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,218 ft
2Climbing Route7,136 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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