Cascade Canyon Rock Climbing

Cascade Canyon is another nice piece of the Durango climbing scene. This scenic little canyon is host to a good selection of limestone sport routes. Most are in the 5.11 - 5.12 range. Cascade is a great Summer and Fall climbing spot, as it is at a higher elevation and receives a nice mix of sun and shade. Winter is typically the season for ice and mixed climbing. Spring can be hit or miss, as routes can be seepy, wet and dirty. 

A. Friendship Wall is the first wall accessed when entering the canyon. There are a handful of shorter routes, 5.10-5.11.

B. Genesis Wall is the second group of routes accessed and host to over a dozen routes, 5.10-5.12.

C. The Time Zone is a nice area around the hand crack corner with several good 5.12-5.13 routes.

D. Futurescape Wall is easily recognized by the large roof in this section of the canyon, 5.12 - 5.13.

E. Headbangers Wall begins after the large roof. This zone contains some of the longer routes that climb aesthetic aretes and corners, 5.11-5.13.

F. Garden of Eden Wall is a scenic spot near the falls and pool. There are several area classics, 5.9-5.12.

G. Restaurant Row is across the creek. It receives morning sun and has good afternoon shade, 5.9-5.12.

Development of the canyon started in the early '90s thanks to climbers like Larry Morton, Steve "Booner" Price, Jay Pezbolt, and Terry Parrish, among others. Many modern day area classics were established during this time. The development of routes has continued throughout the canyon with new climbers visiting the area.