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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

The Knife

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, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

74°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 74°

Storm chance

14% tonight

Wind

5 mph ENE

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:17 am to 8:11 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 619 cfs and rising, water 63°.

Distance

Elevation gain

56ft

High point

7,123ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Knife is a rock climbing destination located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, on the Western Slope. Situated at an elevation of 7,067 feet, it offers difficult routes that require skill and physical endurance. The site is accessible year-round, with operations spanning from January through December. Visitors have access to parking facilities and are permitted to bring pets. The estimated duration for a climb is approximately 4 hours, though this varies based on the specific route and individual pace. The area is part of a broader climbing region in Glenwood Canyon that includes other notable crags such as Mudwall and Dead Horse.

Trail profile

Gain

56 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

7,123 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,067 ft
2Climbing Route7,123 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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