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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Pre Op

difficultFeaturedSpring 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.

58°

Cloudy

Feels like 58°

Storm chance

13% tonight

Wind

5 mph ENE

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 434 cfs, water 59°.

Distance

Elevation gain

162ft

High point

7,331ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Pre Op is a rock climbing spot located near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits at an elevation of 7,331 feet and offers routes rated as difficult. Climbers require a good level of skill and physical fitness to tackle the terrain. The area provides on-site parking and allows pets, making it accessible for local climbers with dogs. Routes are generally accessible year-round, from January through December. The climbing involves sport routes protected by bolts, with some descriptions noting specific features such as dihedral walls and roofs. The area is part of the broader Glenwood Springs climbing network, which includes other notable crags like the Mudwall and Dead Horse.

Trail profile

Gain

162 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,331 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,169 ft
2Climbing Route7,169 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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