Durango
661 routes and 338 boulder problems at 121 crags. "Durango" is the catalogue's own grouping — a town, a canyon or a corridor, whichever climbers actually say.
Which way a wall faces is known for 85 of these 121; the rest say nothing rather than guess. Sun and shade by season ranks the ones we know.
At a glance
- Crags sit between 6,541 and 11,479 ft (elevation known for 120 of 121).
- Rock, where known (91 of 121 crags): sandstone (81), gneiss, schist & quartzite (6), granite (4).
- Mapped geology under these crags (120 of 121 read off the geologic map): dakota sandstone and burro canyon fm (33), morrison, wanakah, and entrada fms (24), gravels and alluviums (15) and 13 more units.
- The USGS has mapped this ground since 1897; each crag page shows its oldest sheet.
- No crag here is within 1.5 km of an RTD stop. Mapped toilets within 2 km of 41.
- Sun and shade:
- In the shade on a summer afternoon (12)
- That are shady in the morning and sunny later (45)
- That stay shady almost all day in summer (1)
- High enough to be cool in summer (14)
- In the sun on a winter afternoon (36)
- In the sun all day in winter (17)
- That catch the morning sun in spring (21)
- In the afternoon sun in autumn (58)
In print since 1877
1877 Geologic Map of Colorado (Hayden), high-resolution scan · F. V. Hayden; scan by the Colorado Geological Survey · 1877
Geological and geographical atlas of Colorado and portions of adjacent territory · F. V. Hayden, U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories · 1877
Free to read: public domain or government work, each opened and signed by a person. The whole shelf is in the reading room.
From the archives
Photographs of Durango held by the Library of Congress, oldest first, each marked "no known restrictions on publication" by the Library. Shown from their servers, not copied here.
Sheepherder near Durango, Colorado · Lee, Russell, 1903-1986 · 1939
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Durango, Colorado. Residential district · Lee, Russell, 1903-1986 · 1940
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Locomotives in roundhouse. Durango. Colorado · Lee, Russell, 1903-1986 · 1940
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Railroad yards. Durango, Colorado · Lee, Russell, 1903-1986 · 1940
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Residential district of Durango, Colorado · Lee, Russell, 1903-1986 · 1940
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Residential district of Durango, Colorado. Durango is trading, shipping and distribution center of southwestern Colorado · Lee, Russell, 1903-1986 · 1940
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Sailing Hawks
- Loiterland23 routes · faces S · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,144 ft
- Quantum Boulder15 boulder problems · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 6,841 ft
- Petrified Area14 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,073 ft
- Pocket Change Area12 boulder problems · faces W · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,111 ft
- Moria11 boulder problems · faces NW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,268 ft
- Square 110 boulder problems · faces NW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,680 ft
- Keystone Cave Boulder1 route and 8 boulder problems · faces S · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 6,989 ft
- Bleeding Lip Area8 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,061 ft
- Boulderfield8 boulder problems · faces W · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,151 ft
- Legacy of the Kid Boulder8 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,059 ft
- The Cube8 routes · faces S · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,100 ft
- Astro Boulder7 boulder problems · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 6,801 ft
- Ellen's Area5 boulder problems · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 6,935 ft
- Split Boulder5 boulder problems · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,069 ft
- Triangle Boulder5 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,053 ft
- Green Matter Boulder4 boulder problems · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 6,995 ft
- Lego Tower4 boulder problems · faces NW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,252 ft
- 360 Boulder3 boulder problems · faces W · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,084 ft
- Any Given Sunday Boulder3 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,025 ft
- Cigarette Boulder3 boulder problems · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,053 ft
- Far Out Boulder3 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,057 ft
- Font Boulder3 boulder problems · faces S · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,096 ft
- Little John3 boulder problems · faces W · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,094 ft
- Minston's Play House3 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,101 ft
- Old Campground3 boulder problems · faces S · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,190 ft
- Sunday Stroll Boulder3 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,061 ft
- Warm-Up Boulder3 boulder problems · faces S · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,028 ft
- Cosmic Debris Boulder2 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,145 ft
- Cracked Egg2 boulder problems · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 6,887 ft
- Euro Boulder2 routes · faces W · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,049 ft
- Jude's Spot2 boulder problems · faces W · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,087 ft
- Lorax Area2 boulder problems · faces W · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,162 ft
- Lost and Found Boulder2 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 6,970 ft
- Ramp Boulder2 boulder problems · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 6,893 ft
- The Oracle Boulder2 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 6,970 ft
- Mainly Choss Boulder1 boulder problem · faces W · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,076 ft
- The Ally1 boulder problem · Dakota Sandstone blocks resting on Morrison Formation slopes (not proven in-place) · 7,023 ft
East Animas
- I. Watch Crystal31 routes · faces W · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 7,176 ft
- G. Apple Cider26 routes · faces W · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 7,175 ft
- J. Jabba Buttress20 routes · faces W · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 7,174 ft
- D. Bedrock12 routes · faces W · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 7,202 ft
- A. Triple Tree Area9 routes · faces W · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,585 ft
- H. Overview & Waterfall9 routes · faces W · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,585 ft
- B. Yosemite Crack Zone8 routes · faces W · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,585 ft
- C. Stargazer7 routes · faces SW · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 7,139 ft
- K. Solarium7 routes · faces W · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,585 ft
- E. Byrd's6 routes · faces W · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 7,136 ft
- F. Maxx3 routes · faces W · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 7,161 ft
Cascade Canyon
- Garden of Eden Wall (Pool Area)18 routes and 1 boulder problem · unconsolidated drift (Glacial drift) · 8,740 ft
- Headbanger's Wall17 routes and 1 boulder problem · unconsolidated drift (Glacial drift) · 8,740 ft
- Genesis Wall (Canyon Entrance)15 routes · unconsolidated drift (Glacial drift) · 8,740 ft
- Futurescape Wall (Roof Area)13 routes · unconsolidated drift (Glacial drift) · 8,740 ft
- Restaurant Row (West Side)12 routes · unconsolidated drift (Glacial drift) · 8,740 ft
- Friendship Wall4 routes · unconsolidated drift (Glacial drift) · 8,833 ft
Turtle Lake
Lemon Reservoir
X Rock
- The Boxcar14 boulder problems · faces S · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,743 ft
- X Rock10 routes and 1 boulder problem · faces S · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,795 ft
- Elementary Wall7 routes · faces S · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,777 ft
- Gold Wall6 routes · faces S · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,815 ft
- The Gullies6 routes · faces S · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,812 ft
- Dos XX4 routes · faces SE · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,827 ft
- Sweet Sandstone4 routes · faces S · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,825 ft
- Dihedrals3 routes
- Ken's Face3 routes · faces SE · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,846 ft
Hermosa
Golf Wall
- Right Side24 routes · faces SW · arkose (Rico and Hermosa Fms, with conglomerate, shale) · 8,034 ft
- Country Club Cave18 routes · faces SW · arkose (Rico and Hermosa Fms, with conglomerate, shale) · 8,059 ft
- Left Side6 routes · faces SW · arkose (Rico and Hermosa Fms, with conglomerate, shale) · 8,006 ft
Junction Creek
- Ciao Bella!19 routes · faces NE · shale (Mancos Shale, with sandstone) · 7,169 ft
- Cougar Land12 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone and Burro Canyon Fm · 7,339 ft
- Chipette Rock6 routes and 2 boulder problems · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone and Burro Canyon Fm · 7,221 ft
- Chipmunk Rock7 routes · faces SW · Dakota Sandstone and Burro Canyon Fm · 7,130 ft
- Valalpin Outcrop2 routes · Dakota Sandstone and Burro Canyon Fm · 7,308 ft
Vallecito Crags
- The Lost Wall14 routes · faces W · Quartzite, conglomerate, and interlayered mica schist · 8,555 ft
- Penthouse9 routes · faces NW · Quartzite, conglomerate, and interlayered mica schist · 9,037 ft
- High Times Wall5 routes · Leadville, Gilman, Dyer, Parting, and Sawatch Fms in west-central and south-central. Leadville Limestone, Ouray Limestone, Elbert Fm, and Ignacio Quartzite in far southwest · 9,683 ft
- Vertical Wall5 routes · Leadville, Gilman, Dyer, Parting, and Sawatch Fms in west-central and south-central. Leadville Limestone, Ouray Limestone, Elbert Fm, and Ignacio Quartzite in far southwest · 9,683 ft
- Trundle Wall4 routes · Leadville, Gilman, Dyer, Parting, and Sawatch Fms in west-central and south-central. Leadville Limestone, Ouray Limestone, Elbert Fm, and Ignacio Quartzite in far southwest · 9,683 ft
- South Park Slabs2 routes · faces W · Quartzite, conglomerate, and interlayered mica schist · 8,495 ft
- The Dark Side2 routes · Leadville, Gilman, Dyer, Parting, and Sawatch Fms in west-central and south-central. Leadville Limestone, Ouray Limestone, Elbert Fm, and Ignacio Quartzite in far southwest · 9,683 ft
- The Slippery Slope1 route · faces W · Quartzite, conglomerate, and interlayered mica schist · 8,841 ft
Power House
Fume Wall
- Low Angle Wall17 routes · faces SE · arkose (Rico and Hermosa Fms, with conglomerate, shale) · 6,912 ft
- Fume Wall Right6 routes · faces SE · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,900 ft
- Bouldering Cave1 boulder problem · faces SE · unconsolidated gravel (Gravels and alluviums) · 6,975 ft
- Fume Wall North1 route · faces E · Leadville, Gilman, Dyer, Parting, and Sawatch Fms in west-central and south-central. Leadville Limestone, Ouray Limestone, Elbert Fm, and Ignacio Quartzite in far southwest · 6,987 ft
Animas Mountain
Area 071
- Heaven On Earth Boulder5 boulder problems · faces S · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 8,975 ft
- Ship Rock Boulder5 boulder problems · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 8,809 ft
- Graysill Boulder4 boulder problems · faces S · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 8,970 ft
- Seek and Find Boulder1 boulder problem · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 8,809 ft
- [Redacted]1 boulder problem · faces S · sandstone (Morrison, Wanakah, and Entrada Fms, with mudstone, claystone) · 8,983 ft
RV Wall
Pine River Trad
- The Pope's Nose7 routes · faces S · Granitic rocks of 1400-m.y. age group · 11,001 ft
- Tradistan Tower6 routes · faces E · Quartzite, conglomerate, and interlayered mica schist · 9,540 ft
- Rolling Stones Wall1 route · faces SE · Quartzite, conglomerate, and interlayered mica schist · 9,718 ft
- The Land of the Lost1 route · faces SE · Quartzite, conglomerate, and interlayered mica schist · 9,461 ft
Putnam Basin Boulders
Lightner Creek
Purgatory
Smelter Mountain
Perins Peak
Mummy Boulder
Fort Lewis College
- Art Hall1 boulder problem · unconsolidated drift (Older glacial drift) · 6,875 ft
- Center for Southwest Studies/Concert Hall1 route · unconsolidated drift (Older glacial drift) · 6,872 ft
- Central Campus1 route · unconsolidated drift (Older glacial drift) · 6,862 ft
- Whalen Gym (South Face)1 boulder problem · unconsolidated alluvium (Modern alluvium) · 6,541 ft
Falls Creek Cliffs
Horse Gulch Open Space
Chris Park
Dry Grotto
Julia's Spire
West Animas
Purple Cliffs
Every crag here comes from the open catalogue or a cited guidebook; see Sources & licences. Counts are the current build's.