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Rock Climbing · Grand Junction, CO

Brown Chicken Brown Cow

moderateSpring 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.

98°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 98°

Storm chance

2% afternoon

Wind

5 mph NW

UV index

6.2 high

Sun window

6:22 am to 8:16 pm

Gunnison River near Grand Junction is running 585 cfs, water 74°.

Distance

Elevation gain

99ft

High point

4,777ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Brown Chicken Brown Cow is a rock climbing destination located near Grand Junction on the Western Slope of Colorado. The site features moderate difficulty routes, making it suitable for climbers with intermediate skills. The elevation is listed as 4,672 feet in the database, though one source cites 5,574 feet. Parking is available at the site, and it allows pets. The area offers year-round accessibility, with climbing possible from January through December. Visitors typically spend around four hours exploring the routes. The region is known for jaggy red rocks, exposed cliff faces, technical boulders, and crack climbing. Specific local geology includes granite canyon walls and sandstone blocks. Climbers can find support from local shops like Summit Canyon Mountaineering and REI, as well as the Western Colorado Climbers' Coalition for access updates.

Trail profile

Gain

99 ft

Avg grade

Steepest

High point

4,777 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Approach Start4,678 ft
2Climbing Route4,777 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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