Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Big Bertha

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

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Grand Junction, 3 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:17 pm.

73°

Smoky

Feels like 73°

Wind

5 mph ESE

UV index

2.2 low

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:17 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 71°.

Distance

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Elevation gain

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High point

4,537ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Big Bertha is a rock climbing destination located near Grand Junction, Colorado. The site is rated as difficult, making it suitable for experienced climbers. Parking is available, and pets are allowed. The elevation is listed as 4,530 feet in the database, though the existing description cites 5,903 feet. Access is year-round. The existing description notes an ascent time of around 4 hours, though this is not corroborated by the search results which primarily link to general area guides and a separate boulder in South Platte. Climbers should check rock conditions before ascending.

Trail profile

Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

4,537 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,537 ft

2Climbing Route4,537 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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