Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO
Gecko
Before you go
Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 4 miGood window today.
Cloudy
Feels like 60°
Storm chance
13% tonight
Wind
5 mph NNE
Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 434 cfs, water 59°.
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
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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