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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

The Fox Elmo Route

easySpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 1 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

23ft

High point

6,873ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Fox Elmo Route is a sport climbing route located near Durango, Colorado, on the western slope. The route ascends the low-angle south ridge of the Kinderspiel formation, standing at an elevation of 6,850 feet. It is classified as easy and spans approximately 40 feet (12 meters). Climbers begin at the lowest point of the south ridge, starting either directly off the trail or five feet to the right. The route features four bolts for protection, with Mussy hooks available near the top. A crux move occurs at roughly three-quarters of the way up, marking it as a classic line on this crag. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The area is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

23 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

6,873 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,850 ft
2Climbing Route6,873 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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