Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Traditional Values

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

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 3 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:13 pm.

94°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 94°

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

6 high

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:13 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 544 cfs, water 61°.

Distance

—

Elevation gain

58ft

High point

7,135ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Traditional Values is a 60-foot sport climbing route located on the Puoux limestone crag near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The route is bolted with six bolts and anchors at the top. It follows a discontinuous crack up and right, then heads left to the anchors. The crag is situated on private property within the Defiance Cave Preserve, requiring climbers to submit a waiver to property manager Ken Headrick via email before climbing. The area is accessible year-round. Parking is available on-site, and pets are permitted.

Trail profile

Gain

58 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

7,135 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start7,103 ft

2Climbing Route7,077 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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