Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Pass the Ditchie

moderateFeaturedSpring 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, 3 mi

Good to go

Good window today.

60°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 60°

Storm chance

22% afternoon

Wind

5 mph W

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 501 cfs, water 54°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

7,700ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Pass the Ditchie is a sport climbing route located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, at an elevation of 7,631 feet. The route measures 65 feet and is classified as moderate. It is situated on the Puoux climbing area within the Defiance Cave Preserve. Access requires a waiver submission to property manager Ken Headrick via email; no reservation is needed. The route features bolts and one fixed pin for protection. Climbers start on a block, move left up a short slab to a right-facing corner with a crack, and follow the crack for 10 feet before making a balance move up and right to a jug and fixed pin. From there, climbers follow a left-trending flake up and left, then straight up to the anchor. Parking is available, and pets are permitted. The area is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

7,700 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,700 ft

2Climbing Route7,700 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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