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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Flip Ya Lid

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 8:13 pm.

90°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 90°

Storm chance

6% afternoon

Wind

10 mph WNW

UV index

3.7 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:13 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 550 cfs, water 64°.

Distance

Elevation gain

125ft

High point

8,279ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Flip Ya Lid is a sport climbing route located in the Quartzite Wasteland area near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Situated at an elevation of 8,154 feet, the route features moderate difficulty with a grade of 5.8. The climb is approximately 40 feet long and utilizes three bolts for protection, making it a suitable warm-up option with good rock quality. First ascended in August 2008, the route begins by stemming in a corner before ascending the face above. The surrounding area offers morning and mid-day sun with shade available by early afternoon, supporting year-round access from January to December. Parking is available on site, and the location is pet friendly. Climbers should bring standard sport gear including quickdraws.

Trail profile

Gain

125 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,279 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,154 ft
2Climbing Route8,279 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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