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Rock Climbing · Durango, CO

Unreliable

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 3 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

79°

Sunny

Feels like 79°

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

5.7 moderate

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:10 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 64°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

7,156ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Unreliable is a 45-foot trad climbing route located in the Sailing Hawks area near Loiterland, just outside Durango. The route is rated 5.11+ in the Yosemite Decimal System and sits at an elevation of 7,156 feet. The climb begins in a dihedral with a crack, positioned approximately five feet to the right of the route Better Than Jail Time. Climbers ascend the dihedral and crack for 25 feet before following two bolts up to a small bulge and an arete-like feature. Gear placement is available throughout the upper section, and a fixed anchor exists at the top. The rock quality is described as gold and solid. Parking is available on site, and the area permits pets.

Trail profile

Gain

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,156 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,156 ft
2Climbing Route7,156 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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