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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Gecko

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

Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 4 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

68°

Smoky

Feels like 68°

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

2.6 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:12 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 533 cfs, water 58°.

Distance

Elevation gain

136ft

High point

7,409ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Gecko is a rock climbing area near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, located at an elevation of 7,273 feet. The site features Gecko Wall, a short cliff composed of limestone that offers four quality routes. The climbing difficulty is rated as difficult. Specific routes include Eye of the Gecko, a 60-foot sport climb with nine bolts to a clip anchor, and Kapoopsie, considered a quality 5.10 warmup. Access involves an approach trail where climbers stay left after crossing a drainage. Parking is available on-site, and the area is pet-friendly. The climbing season extends year-round from January to December. Climbers should expect to spend approximately four hours completing the routes.

Trail profile

Gain

136 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,409 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,273 ft
2Climbing Route7,409 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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