Colorado · Rock climbing · Glenwood Springs

Grizzly Creek Wall (aka Mudwall)

7 mixed and trad climbing routes at Grizzly Creek Wall in Colorado.

7 routes

5.10 – 5.12b

Trad · Mixed

Is Grizzly Creek Wall (aka Mudwall) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Grizzly Creek Wall (aka Mudwall), so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi boat ramps closed for the season
Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Eagle-Thomasville (400), Burnt Mtn (506), plus NFSR 414 and 416 openings delayed to June 16
Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
FSR 314, Crystal River Road, open but be prepared for delays
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
White River National Forest lifting fire restrictions on Friday Sept. 25
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026 · USFS · White River National Forest

As of Oct 21, 9:45 pm MDT · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Grizzly Creek Wall (aka Mudwall)

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.

Jan
36° / 15°
10 wet
Feb
43° / 20°
10 wet
Mar
53° / 28°
10 wet
Apr
61° / 35°
11 wet
May
71° / 44°
10 wet
Jun
83° / 51°
7 wet
Jul
89° / 59°
7 wet
Aug
87° / 58°
9 wet
Sep
79° / 50°
8 wet
Oct
65° / 38°
8 wet
Nov
49° / 27°
8 wet
Dec
36° / 16°
9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shoshone, CO, 1.5 mi away at 5,992 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Grizzly Creek Wall, also known as Mudwall, is a climbing area in the Eagle Ranger District of Colorado's White River National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It sits close to the Grizzly Creek mountain biking trail, which passes about 0.2 miles away. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Shoshone show May highs around 71°F and September highs near 79°F, while July highs reach about 89°F. Several other spots are close by. The Glenwood Canyon Trail and the Glenwood Canyon climbing area are both about 1.4 miles off. Glenwood Canyon Resort, a campground, lies about 2.2 miles away.