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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Slab Happy

easySpring 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.

79°

Smoky

Feels like 79°

Wind

5 mph SSE

UV index

5.6 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:13 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 539 cfs, water 58°.

Distance

Elevation gain

16ft

High point

7,490ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Slab Happy is a rock climbing area located near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features routes suitable for climbers of easy skill level. It sits at an elevation of 7,490 feet. Parking is available for visitors. The location allows pets. Climbers can access the area year-round, from January to December. The routes are described as safe and proven. Some sources note the rock type is limestone, while others mention rough sandstone faces in the broader Glenwood Springs area. The site offers a quick climbing fix with routes of varying difficulty levels. It is located in Glenwood Canyon, near the east side of the Glenwood Springs Tunnels. The area is accessible for guided climbing experiences as well as independent climbers.

Trail profile

Gain

16 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,490 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,490 ft
2Climbing Route7,474 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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