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Rock Climbing · Glenwood Springs, CO

Youth (full)

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 8:13 pm.

96°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 96°

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

4.5 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:13 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 544 cfs, water 62°.

Distance

Elevation gain

102ft

High point

8,344ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Youth (full) is a 100-foot sport climbing route located in the Puoux climbing area on the Defiance Cave Preserve near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Situated at an elevation of 8,242 feet, the route is classified as difficult. It serves as an extension of the Youth Warm-up route; climbers continue from the anchors, moving up and right to encounter several more bolts and a thin, crimpy crux. The route requires four additional draws past the first set of chains. Access is on private property, requiring climbers to download, complete, and submit a waiver to property manager Ken Headrick via email before climbing. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The route is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

102 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

8,344 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start8,242 ft
2Climbing Route8,344 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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