Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Behind the Curtain

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 4 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.7 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:13 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 550 cfs, water 63°.

Distance

—

Elevation gain

69ft

High point

9,455ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Behind the Curtain is a 350-foot, three-pitch trad climb on Grizzly Creek Wall in Glenwood Canyon, located near Glenwood Springs. The route sits 20 feet right of the Horse and Pony Show route, marked by a bolt 15 feet up. The climb features mixed terrain with overhanging sections and steep cruxes, rated difficult with pitches ranging from 5.10 to 5.12b. Protection relies on gear such as green Aliens and Friends rather than bolts, with belays anchored by bolts on spacious ledges. The area offers parking and is pet friendly. Climbers should bring two 60m ropes for rappelling.

Trail profile

Gain

69 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

9,455 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start9,436 ft

2Pitch 19,416 ft

3Pitch 29,455 ft

4Pitch 39,396 ft

5Route Top Out9,386 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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