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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

The Jeff Hansen Memorial Route

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.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

3% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

5.4 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:13 pm

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

Distance

Elevation gain

72ft

High point

8,519ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Jeff Hansen Memorial Route is a 80-foot sport climb located in the Puoux crag near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Situated at an elevation of 8,447 feet, the route is classified as difficult. The climb begins on mixed rock and choss before reaching a ledge at 40 feet, where the climbing quality improves. The route moves left off of jugs approximately three-quarters of the way up and offers an escape option. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. Access requires a signed waiver submitted to the property manager via email; no appointment is necessary, and climbers must avoid rock chipping. The crag features limestone sport climbing with year-round accessibility.

Trail profile

Gain

72 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,519 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,447 ft
2Climbing Route8,519 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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