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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Smeagol Stand

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, 4 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

66°

Smoky

Feels like 66°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

2.6 low

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:11 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 62°.

Distance

Elevation gain

114ft

High point

7,734ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Smeagol Stand is a rock climbing site located in Durango, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The spot sits at an elevation of 7,620 feet and offers moderate difficulty routes suitable for climbers with some experience. The typical outing lasts approximately four hours, making it a manageable half-day activity. Access is available year-round, with operations spanning from January through December. Parking is provided on site, and pets are permitted. Durango serves as a mid-sized hub for local climbing, featuring various crags with limestone and sandstone options. While no single crag in the area is a major destination, Smeagol Stand contributes to the region's accessible climbing scene. The site is currently subject to Critical Gold Mountain Fire evacuation orders, so climbers should verify current access status before visiting.

Trail profile

Gain

114 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,734 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,620 ft
2Climbing Route7,734 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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