Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Chicken Out Arete

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

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 2 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

96°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.2 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:12 pm

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

Distance

—

Elevation gain

659ft

High point

7,116ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Chicken Out Arete is a moderate trad climbing route in the Northwest Corner of Glenwood Springs, located near the Colorado River. The climb is approximately 60 feet long and sits at an elevation of roughly 7,100 feet. It is positioned to the left of the Railroad Tracks Cracks and receives sun from mid-day through early evening. The route begins with a crux protected by two bolts, followed by a mantle onto a narrow ledge. Climbers then move right to plug a #1 Camalot into a wide crack and continue up a ramp with finger-sized pockets. The route shares its top anchor with the Railroad Arete. Parking is available at the base, and pets are permitted. The area offers year-round climbing opportunities.

Trail profile

Gain

659 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

7,116 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,110 ft

2Climbing Route6,457 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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