Colorado · Rock climbing · Durango

Francesca's Face

One of nine routes at Central Portion, mid-range in the crag's grade span.

5.10a/b
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Francesca's Face open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Francesca's Face, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Francesca's Face

Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    39° / 13°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    45° / 19°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    54° / 25°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    63° / 30°

    7 wet

  5. May

    71° / 37°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 46°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 53°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 51°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 44°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 33°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    50° / 23°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    40° / 13°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Durango, CO, 4.7 mi away at 6,761 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of nine routes catalogued at Central Portion, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range that spans from 5.8 to 5.11a/b.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Durango. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Peak Mountain Guides

Rock Climbing business nearby (~49 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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