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Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs, Colorado has 2 trad climbing routes with 2 difficulty grades.

2 routes
5.8 – 5.11+
Trad

Best time to visit Glenwood Springs

Best months: April–June and September–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

    36° / 12°

    8 wet · 6 snow

  2. Feb

    42° / 19°

    6 wet · 4 snow

  3. Mar

    53° / 26°

    6 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    60° / 32°

    7 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    71° / 40°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 46°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 53°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 52°

    6 wet

  9. Sep

    78° / 44°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    65° / 33°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 24°

    6 wet · 2 snow

  12. Dec

    36° / 15°

    7 wet · 4 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glenwood Spgs #2, CO, 2.1 mi away at 5,895 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Glenwood Springs is a climbing area in Colorado, about 0.2 miles from the town of Glenwood Springs. It sits right alongside the town, making it an easy stop for anyone already in the area. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 78°F, while July averages about 89°F and winter brings frequent snow days. Several other outdoor spots are close by. The Glenwood Canyon Bike Path and the Rio Grande Trail are each about 0.3 miles away, and the Zipper Buttress climbing area is about 0.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Glenwood Canyon Resort is about 1.9 miles away.

Routes (2)

Glenwood Springs Buildering(2)

11+5.11+Higher Power of the Brick5.8

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