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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Peckerhead

moderateSpring 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. Daylight to 8:13 pm.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.7 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:13 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 550 cfs, water 63°.

Distance

Elevation gain

160ft

High point

8,169ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Peckerhead is a sandstone rock climbing area near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, situated at an elevation of 8,169 feet. The site offers parking and permits pets. Climbing here is rated moderate difficulty. Specific routes, such as the 25-foot sport route 'The Itsy Bitsy Spider,' feature bolted protection with chains at the top. Access involves climbing an aid route or other trad routes to reach the base of specific climbs. The area is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

160 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,169 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,169 ft
2Climbing Route8,009 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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