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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

South Face Left Side

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, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

80°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 80°

Storm chance

11% tonight

Wind

5 mph NNW

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:12 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 544 cfs, water 64°.

Distance

Elevation gain

135ft

High point

7,241ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

South Face Left Side is a 45-foot sport climbing route located on the left side of a south-facing rock wall near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The route is classified as moderate difficulty and consists of five bolts. Climbers typically start on the arete or the left (west) side of the arete, targeting reachy moves through a mid-height roof which serves as the crux. Climbing difficulty above the crux is described as significantly easier. The route shares its anchor with the Right Side West Face route. Access is facilitated by available parking, and the site is pet friendly. The elevation is 7,106 feet. While general sources suggest year-round climbing conditions from January to December, specific route data indicates a duration of approximately 4 hours for completion. The location faces the interstate.

Trail profile

Gain

135 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,241 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,106 ft
2Climbing Route7,241 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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