Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Beauty And the Beast

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

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 0 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:15 pm.

70°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 70°

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

2 low

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:15 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 72°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

4,593ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Beauty And the Beast is a rock climbing route located on Liberty Cap near Grand Junction, Colorado. The climb is classified as difficult and features traditional (trad) protection. The route rises through Chinle formation rock for approximately 100 feet (30 meters). Climbers ascend past a small roof, with the route widening as it gains height. The area is pet friendly and offers parking for visitors. Recommended gear includes #0.75 to #5 Camalots. The route can be descended using a single 60-meter rope. GPS coordinates are 39.05649, -108.66603.

Trail profile

Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

4,593 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,593 ft

2Climbing Route4,593 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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4,590'

5 hr