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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Special Gift For Girls

difficultSpring 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.

96°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

3.9 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:13 pm

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

Distance

Elevation gain

85ft

High point

7,989ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Special Gift For Girls is a 45-foot (14 m) sport climbing route located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The route is situated on the Southwest corner of Surgery Buttress within Sex Cave in Glenwood Canyon. It has a difficulty rating of 5.12a on the YDS scale and is classified as difficult. The first ascent was completed by Jeff Achey in 2003. The climb features a short line exiting a steep cave. Although the rock appears chossy, it offers big moves to big holds. Protection is provided by five bolts leading to a bolted anchor. Glenwood Springs serves as the base for this climb, located on the Western Slope. The area is accessible year-round, with parking available at the site. The route is pet friendly. Local guides operate in Glenwood Springs and offer instruction for this spot.

Trail profile

Gain

85 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,989 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,989 ft
2Climbing Route7,904 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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