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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Back to School

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

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:16 pm.

92°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 92°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

0 mph

UV index

8 very high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 577 cfs, water 73°.

Distance

Elevation gain

3ft

High point

4,606ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Back to School is a rock climbing area located in Grand Junction, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site features difficult routes suitable for experienced climbers and sits at an elevation of 4,591 feet. Access is straightforward with parking available directly at the location. The area allows pets and remains accessible year-round, from January through December. Climbers typically spend around four hours at the site, which supports either a single challenging route or a series of shorter climbs. The difficulty rating indicates that the area is best suited for those with established climbing skills rather than absolute beginners.

Trail profile

Gain

3 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,606 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,606 ft
2Climbing Route4,603 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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