Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Sugar Pop

difficultSpring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 2 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

88°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 88°

Storm chance

11% tonight

Wind

5 mph N

UV index

0.1 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:12 pm

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

Distance

—

Elevation gain

49ft

High point

6,263ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Sugar Pop is a sport climbing route located in Glenwood Canyon, near the town of Glenwood Springs on Colorado's Western Slope. The route is classified as difficult and features limestone rock with natural textures including cracks and aretes. It is a 5.10d sport climb, typically completed in approximately four hours. The crag is situated on the east side of the Glenwood Springs Tunnels, offering access year-round. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The area provides both auto-belay systems for instant climbing and top ropes for manual belaying. While other local crags like the Mudwall and Dead Horse exist, Sugar Pop offers a distinct limestone climbing experience within easy reach of Glenwood Springs.

Trail profile

Gain

49 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

6,263 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start6,263 ft

2Climbing Route6,214 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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