This crag is on private land and the owner has decided not to allow climbing.
Description
This small crag has a limited selection of bolted routes. Generally, the routes are short and of easy - moderate difficulty. The rock can be slick, dirty, and loose in spots. However, that being said, it is not far from town and is easy to access.
Getting There
From Durango, head north on US 550 for about 10 miles. At the KOA campground, you can see the cliff on the west side of the road. Take the right turn off the highway and park in a small dirt parking area. Hike back under the highway to the climbing area.
Routes listing (L->R)
Nine Lives, 9, 50'. The Undercling, 10-, 40'. Unnamed 11a, 55'. Squeeze Job, 9+, 50'. Solly Pocket, 8+, 55'.
I've taken part in some of the development of this area. The routes are still in the process of being cleaned, but have real potential for being a good addition to Durango climbing selection. The best routes have turned out on the lower angled (south end of the wall) and constitute some great moderate sport climbing ranging in difficulty from 5.7-5.12b. All the routes are rigged with chains.The land owner is on to us though, and he has no intention of allowing anyone to climb there. Our litigious society rears its ugly head once again, as his legal counsel has deemed the Fume Wall an "attractable nuisance."
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