Honk in the Tunnel

About

Honk in the Tunnel is a difficult sport climbing route located on the Main Wall of the Puoux limestone crag in Glenwood Canyon, near Glenwood Springs. The route is rated 5.12b and spans approximately 110 feet (33 meters). It begins from a ledge on the left side of the wall, accessed by scrambling up fixed ropes associated with The Long Haul. A prominent V-shaped inset with a bush near the top serves as a key landmark. The first four bolts constitute the crux, featuring a tricky clip before the route transitions onto a smooth, right-slanting ramp. Climbers can find a rest at the top of this ramp in a large hole containing an abandoned beehive. The upper section involves following the rock up and to the right on big holds with long reaches, ending at anchors shared with the route Experience. The area offers parking and is pet friendly. Access requires a completed waiver submitted to property manager Ken Headrick, as the Puoux sits on private land within the Defiance Cave Preserve. The crag is climbable year round, with routes ranging from 5.4 to 5.14.