Electric Butterfly

About

Electric Butterfly is a rock climbing spot in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, situated on the Western Slope. The site features moderate difficulty routes at an elevation of 8515 feet, with some database records citing 7,115 feet. It is accessible year-round from January through December, making it suitable for a 4-hour outing. Parking is available, and pets are allowed. The climb is located right of the green shed next to the bridge crossing No Name Creek, with an electric wire to the left providing the name. The route is a 50-foot (15 m) trad climb characterized by good jams under the roof and a horizontal crack leading to anchors. Standard granite rack protection is used. The area offers numerous boulder problems near the base and a tyrolean crossing across the road and creek. Glenwood Springs provides numerous other climbing options, including Mudwall, Dead Horse, and the Puoux limestone sport crag.