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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Hootenanny

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, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.

94°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 94°

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

6 high

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:13 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 544 cfs, water 61°.

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

8,323ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Hootenanny is a rock climbing destination in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, located on the Western Slope. The site features routes rated as difficult, making it suitable for experienced climbers seeking a strenuous ascent. Situated at an elevation of 8,271 feet, the area offers year-round access from January to December. Climbers typically spend around four hours navigating the terrain. Practical amenities include on-site parking and pet-friendly policies, allowing visitors to bring dogs along. While the database specifies Hootenanny's difficulty and location, broader search results for Glenwood Springs highlight nearby limestone sport crags like the Puoux and Rifle Mountain Park, which provide context for the region's climbing quality. The area serves as a hub for self-guided and guided rock climbing, with options ranging from rugged canyon walls to more accessible faces. Visitors should prepare for variable weather conditions typical of the Colorado mountain environment.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,323 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,323 ft
2Climbing Route8,320 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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