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Rock Climbing · Montrose, CO

Simple Physics

difficultFeaturedSpring 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 8:13 pm.

91°

Smoky

Feels like 91°

Storm chance

9% tonight

Wind

10 mph NW

UV index

1.7 low

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:13 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

4ft

High point

5,768ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Simple Physics is a sport climbing route located in Montrose, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 6,748 feet and is classified as difficult. It is a single-pitch climb measuring 45 feet in height. The route is situated on the far right side of a brown wall and features four bolts leading to a double bolt anchor. Parking is available at the site, and it is pet friendly. The climbing season runs from January through December. The estimated duration for a visit is four hours.

Trail profile

Gain

4 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

5,768 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start5,764 ft
2Climbing Route5,768 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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