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Red Book

5.9, Trad, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.9 from 55 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Durango > X Rock > X Rock

Description

Face climbing leads up to a right-angling, right-facing corner. This route can easily be top-roped or is an interesting lead for the grade.

Location

Left side of the south face, just left of Left X.

Protection

Mostly small gear.

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The line.
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Wes climbing Red Book as night falls onto Durango.
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Spencer Cone
Durango, CO
 
[Hide Comment] This is the best route at X Rock. Dec 8, 2019
Dan CO
Boulder, CO
[Hide Comment] 'Can easily be toproped' by leading Left X, otherwise you're making a committing scramble across the gap in back along the ledge. Apr 25, 2024
Martha Salier
 
[Hide Comment] Definitely hard but not as much as it looks. Feb 6, 2025
Chase Bowman
Durango, CO
 
[Hide Comment] Agree that this is a super underrated lead, kinda heady down low. Dec 11, 2025